Mary Reatis (Johnson) Laur, 91 years of age, was joined with Jesus and the host of heavenly angels at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2004.

Mrs. Laur was the most precious and beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother that this world has ever known.

Mrs. Laur was born a daughter of Charley N. and M. Nellie (Hanson) Johnson on Oct. 23, 1913, in Ina.

At a young age, Mrs. Laur recognized the importance of a quality education and, with determination and perseverance, she graduated as valedictorian with a teaching degree from Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Laur enjoyed a 27-year teaching career in the Jefferson County and Villa Grove areas, with a great heart of love for her students. Her students very much admired her as a lady and respected her as a teacher.

In 1942 she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Lester “Leck” Laur, in Huntsville, Ala., as her groom was stationed in Tullahoma, Ala., with the United States Army.

Mrs. Laur had a genuine love and adoration for her family that was beyond all measure. To her family, she was a strong and mighty tower; an angel sent from the portals of heaven; a very faithful and dedicated Christian example; a caring counselor in the time of need; and a kind, considerate and devoted friend.

Mrs. Laur is survived by Lester “Leck” Laur of Waltonville, her husband of 62 years; a daughter, Alta Allen of Mt. Vernon; a son, Kirby (Julia) Laur of Scheller; grandchildren Billy (Kristin) Hussey of Spokane, Wash., Jimmy (Trish) Hussey of Pompano Beach, Fla., Dale (Becky) Hussey of Pompano Beach, Fla., Ryan Hussey of Pompano Beach, Fla., Michael LaChance of Pompano Beach, Fla., Chuck (Anita) Allen of Mt. Vernon, Crystal (Billy) Beckham of Mt. Vernon, John Nicholas Allen of Mt. Vernon, Mary Elizabeth Allen of Carbondale, Lester Laur of Scheller, Austin Laur of Scheller and Whitney Laur of Scheller; great-grandchilren Trace and Bryce Hussey of Spokane, Wash., Tyler Hussey of Pompano Beach, Fla., Dylan Hussey of Pompano Beach, Fla., Carley and Charley Allen and Blase Beckham of Mt. Vernon.

Mrs. Laur was preceded in death by her parents, Charley N. and M. Nellie (Hanson) Johnson; a daughter, Mary Joyce Hussey LaChance; six brothers, Wesley, Dale, Carson, Lewis, Lester and Donald; and a sister, Louise (Horton) Jacob.

Mrs. Laur was a longtime member of the Church of the Nazarene.

Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville, with the Rev. Michael Ice officiating. Interment will follow at Knob Prairie Cemetery in Waltonville. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville.

Mrs. Laur’s sweet, loving, affectionate spirit will forever remain in the hearts and lives of those who loved her so dearly. You may call Newell Funeral Home in Waltonville at 279-7272 for further information.

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Submitted by: Robert W. Loman