Laura left this earthly plane at 11:52am on July 17, 2024. Born September 20, 1982 in Wabash, IN to Curt R. and Sara M. (Purdy) Correll of Peru.
She was a Riley Hospital baby. Born with a severe congenital heart defect, her parents were told when she was 2 days old that she would never come home. That was the first of many obstacles she overcame. She went through open heart and closed heart surgeries and numerous other procedures. And didn't let any of it define her.
She was smart and funny. She was creative; she loved to write, draw, paint and create things.
Her unexpected passing has left behind a hole in many lives that will never be filled.
She is survived by her parents, a sister Ann Correll of Peru, her "sister" Sarina Jamerson of Hobart, IN, grandparents LaMoine and Donna Correll of Peru, Jane Purdy of Deland, FL and her beloved fur kids Jax and Strawberry.
She was preceded in death by her Papaw Curt Purdy.
Laura was a special person. A "force to be reckoned with." If she loved you, she loved you completely. And she knew who loved her.
She enjoyed staying with her sister Ann and taking trips with her. She loved terrorizing her "sister" Sarina with butterflies and eating Chinese food with her.
Her favorite place to go was Bass & Bucks in Wabash, IN. To relax and soak in the healing energy of the property.
She leaves behind some very special friends as well. People who "saw her" for the beautiful soul she was.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 3pm in Star Lodge (the black building) at Bass & Bucks 4890 W. Millcreek Pike, Wabash, IN. Please join her family in celebrating her.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you either make a donation to the Humane Society of Hobart in Hobart, IN or to Furry Fix in Wabash, IN in her name, or to your favorite charity.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
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