Laura Weatherford's Obituary
Laura Weatherford, age 92, of Pinckneyville, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pinckneyville, IL.
Laura was born on July 16, 1932 in Spring Garden, IL a daughter to Joseph Chalen and Anna Mae (Eldridge) Hays. On December 13, 1949, she married Frank G. Weatherford in Pinckneyville, IL and he preceded her in death on December 29, 2001. Laura worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Pinckneyville Skilled Care Unit, Pinckneyville, IL for over twenty years. She took pride in her work. Laura was of the Presbyterian faith. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, flowers and gardening. Laura loved spending time with her family.
Survivors include her three daughters, Sharon (Jim) Higgerson of Pinckneyville, IL, Judy (Carl) Reidel of Riverside, TX, and Cassandra Weatherford of Chicago, IL; one sister, Wondola Hall of Monmouth, IL; four grandchildren, Josh (Jenny) Higgerson of Pinckneyville, IL, Caleb (Shanna) Higgerson of Pinckneyville, IL, Tom (Wendy) Klein of Marion, IL, and Ron (Teresa) Klein of LaPorte, TX; and eight great-grandchildren, J.J. and Janey Higgerson, Avery and Owen Higgerson, Tara and Tanya Klein, and Alex and Ashton Klein.
Laura was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Frank G. Weatherford; son, Gary Weatherford; and seven brothers and sisters.
It was Laura's wishes to be cremated. She will be inurned in Murdale Gardens of Memory in Murphysboro, IL at a later date.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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