Laurie Ann Fredricks Buckley

Laurie Ann Fredricks Buckley passed away on December 24, 2019, after a short but brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Laurie resided in Mandeville, Louisiana, but she lives on around the world in the hearts of those who loved her (thanks to Georgette, Bethany, Anni, Chloe, Matt, Niels, and that Italian soccer team for allowing us to say around the world and truly mean it). She was born April 3, 1959, to Annie and Earl Fredricks, little sister to Lisa Sandoz, and a year following became big sister to John Fredricks (Susan). She is survived by her loving husband Brady Buckley and their daughter Sarah, as well as a plethora of cousins, nieces, nephews, and in-laws, and a whole community of homeschoolers. Laurie started her own business, Learning With Laurie, tutoring homeschooled children; approximately 100 students are currently enrolled. Prior to becoming St. Tammany's best homeschool teacher, Laurie wore many other hats. She earned a Masters degree in social work from Tulane in 1991; Laurie's work history is diverse, but it was working with teenage girls at a wilderness rehabilitation camp in Florida that truly ignited her passion for helping teenagers. This began the path that led to Laurie's true purpose, teaching. Laurie spent most of her time at the classroom, so it seems fitting to have a celebration of her life there, too. Her family will host an informal wake - a FUNeral, as her sister-in-law Jackie suggested - at Learning With Laurie on January 4th, 2020, beginning at 1pm. Everyone who met Laurie loved her, and everyone who loved her will miss her greatly.