October 7, 1966 ~ November 14, 2025 (age 59)
Laura Evelyn Thompson, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully at the age of 59 on November 14, 2025, in Opelika, Alabama. Laura, born on October 7, 1966, in West Point, Georgia, lived a life that was a testament to the power of love and the strength of family bonds.
With heavy hearts but cherished memories, Laura is survived by her devoted husband, David Thompson, and her proud sons, Joseph Olko, Joshua Thompson, and Jordan Thompson. Her legacy continues in the eyes of her loving sister, Marie Johnson, and her adored grandchildren, Tank Thompson, Evelyn Olko, Elijah Olko, and Braxton Stone. Laura’s family meant the world to her, and she has left them with a treasure trove of laughter, lessons, and love.
Preceded in death by her beloved parents, Sharon and Freddie Daniel, and her caring mother-in-law, Peggy Thompson, Laura’s spirit now soars in unity with those who left before her, guiding her family from a place of eternal serenity.
Laura’s existence was a portrait of devotion; she was a mother and grandmother who embraced those roles with unwavering commitment. Her love was the kind that shaped lives, healed wounds, and brought joy to every gathering. She fiercely loved her family, providing them with strength, warmth, and courage – values that will outlive her in the virtues of her kin.
Described by all who knew her best as loving and kind, Laura moved through the world with an empathetic heart, always there to offer support, encouragement, or a shoulder to lean on. Her presence was a comforting light that brought clarity to life’s complexities and challenges.
Laura was the central thread in her family’s tapestry, intricately woven into the fabric of their everyday lives. Her children and grandchildren are her most cherished legacy; she instilled in them the importance of family unity, compassion, and enduring love.
As Laura embarks on her eternal journey, she leaves behind a community enriched by her unwavering spirit and tenderness. To know Laura was to experience the purest form of kindness – a gift she bestowed willingly and without reservation. Her memory will be cherished and kept alive in the stories passed down through generations, in the quiet moments of reflection, and in the love that continues to unify her family.
In honoring Laura Evelyn Thompson’s remarkable journey, her loved ones will carry forward her legacy of love – today, tomorrow, and for all the days to come. Laura’s life is a beautiful reminder that at the heart of existence lie the simple yet profound acts of loving deeply and caring greatly. May her soul rest in the tranquility she so rightfully earned, and her memory be for a blessing to all.
Funeral services for Laura will be held on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, at 11:00 AM (EDT) at the Johnson Brown-Service Chapel in Valley, Alabama. Interment will follow in Langdale Cemetery. Pastor Chuck Goodwin will officiate. Mrs. Laura’s family will receive friends for visitation Monday morning from 10:00 AM (EDT) until the service hour.
Please visit Mrs. Laura’s Memorial Tribute page at www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com to leave a kind word for her family, share a memory of Mrs. Laura, or to light a Remembrance Candle in her memory.
Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley directing.
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