Laura Mae James Mauk
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She was born Saturday, November 12, 1949, in Carter County, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Willie and Letha Lyons James.
Laura loved working in her dance hall, traveling with friends, playing Bingo and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom were the joy of her life.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Phillip Ray Mauk; three brothers, Clell Parson, John James and Jack Barker.
Laura is survived by two sons, Spencer (Silvia) Mauk of Winchester, Kentucky, Charlie Mauk of Grayson, Kentucky; 2 grandchildren, Bryanna Bowman, Spencer Mauk Jr.; one brother, Jerry Barker of Grayson, Kentucky, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss her.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2025, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Gary Sparks officiating. Burial will follow in Olive Hill Memorial Park in Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Friends may visit after 11:30 a.m., Friday, September 12, 2025, until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel.
Spencer Mauk, Spencer Mauk Jr., Charlie Mauk, James Bowman, Mark Gentz, James Gentz, Phil Stevens and Rick Stevens will serve as pallbearers.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky, is honored to serve the family of Laura Mae James Mauk.
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