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Laura Raines Obituary
Laura Iris Raines was born on October 10, 1937 in Statesboro, Georgia to William Guy Raines, Jr. and Iris Rose Burns Williams. She passed away in her home on January 22, 2015 in Tallahassee, Florida.
She moved to Tallahassee, Florida in 1941. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a hairstylist in Tallahassee for most of her life until she retired in 2004. She traveled the southern states competing and winning various cosmotology competitions as a stylist and a model. She was a true southern belle and will forever be missed by her family and friends who truly loved her.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Guy Raines, Jr., her mother Iris Rose Burns Williams and step-father Robert Williams. She is survived by her loving sons, Brett Glover (Debbie Touchton) and Tracy Glover, grandchildren, Matthew Glover (Marisa), Megan Glover, Ilyssa Glover, Peyton Glover, Keylee Glover and great-granddaughter McKenzie Glover and countless devoted friends.
A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, January 27 at Culley's Riggins Funeral Home, 1737 Riggins Road in Tallahassee, Florida. Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of her name at Big Bend Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Anne Sullivan
January 28, 2015
I just found out tonight,and am heartbroken so I can imagine it magnified times thousands for the family. She was a close friend of mine, and a mother figure to me. She mentored me and guided me through this life for the past 8 years after I moved up here. I know her family meant everything to her as well to those she chose to call friends,I am honored to have been one.
Laura Kimel
January 27, 2015
To my beautiful, spiritual friend, Laura, I will miss you.
Linda White
January 27, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a close friend of mine for 24 years. She was an inspiration to me and many others. She had so much faith and wisdom. She will truly be missed.
Shy Ingram
January 27, 2015
My Dear Brett:
I am so sorry about your loss I know how you loved your mom... I am with you during this tough moment but believe that Ms. Laura is watching over you from above... I love you and your family and anything you need do not hesitate to let me know... My prayers are with you...
Your friend,
Shy Ingram
January 26, 2015
Laura was in the class ahead of me at Leon High. My birthday, October 11, 1938. (a year and day later)..At first, since she was older, there was lots she did...before me (like: Drive...) While we've not seen each other in 50 years, we spoke on the phone from time to time. I spoke to her just a few weeks ago. I'll miss her....Anita Barrett Palmer (Cherry Log, GA)
Leigh R. McAuley
January 25, 2015
Brett, Matthew and Megan - I am so sorry to hear about your mother/grandmother. Nothing will take the pain away, but all of the great memories will make you smile. I will continue to keep y'all in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Leigh Reams McAuley
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