Laureen Song Ng, of Phoenix, AZ, went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 60. She was born on July 3, 1960 in Phoenix, AZ to Joe Henry Song and Sue Jean Song and was raised in Phoenix. She attended Madison Park Elementary School, Phoenix Central High School and Arizona State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 1982. She began her accounting career in 1983 landing her first job at Acosta, Cordova, and Pittman. After going through a couple of mergers, she left and entered a partnership position with Pittman and Murdough, eventually assuming the role of Managing Partner until its sale to Henry & Horne LLP. During her long and successful career, she was a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the National Association of Women in Construction. Laureen married Jonathan Ng on February 6, 1988, a day that proved to be the best day of his life. Laureen was notoriously selfless and had a heart for serving the Lord, beginning with teaching Sunday School in the High School Department at First Chinese Baptist Church. She also joyfully served in the church choir, as a Sunday School teacher in the Children’s Department and as the Business Manager. Next to the love of Jesus, the greatest joy in her life was her family. Her children, Jordan Marie and Jacob Gregory were her greatest blessings and to whom she showed unconditional and endless love and affection, always putting them before herself. She always made it a point to let them know how much they were loved every single day, with hugs and kisses, using lunch notes, decorating the kitchen for their birthdays, hanging signs in their bathrooms on special occasions and wrapping their presents with ornate detail and elaborate decoration. There was not anything that she would not do for them, even if it meant not sleeping (which she loved to do) or even shopping (she passed that skill down to both of them). Her passion was always supporting her children in whatever endeavor they embarked upon. She had a heart of gold and will always be remembered by many as one who was caring, nurturing, loving and humble. She affected the lives of many, regardless of age or relationship to her. She loved to go out of her way to do anything and everything for anybody, never once looking for acknowledgement or credit; never failing to make that person feel special. She is survived by her loving husband of 32 ½ years, Jonathan, daughter Dr. Jordan Marie Ng and son Jacob Gregory Ng. She will be deeply missed by her family and those who knew her. She is also survived by her siblings, Karen Loui (Jimmy), Roxanne Ong (Rick), Candace Ong (Greg-deceased), and Marcelle Ong (Dwayne), nieces Jocelyn Phok (Emmitt) and Faith Ong; nephews Stuart and Matthew Loui, Bradley Ong (Heather), Hayden Ong (Nikki) as well as great-niece Olivia Phok and great-nephew, Mason Phok. In addition, she is survived by a host of dear extended family members.
Memorial services will be held privately due to Covid-19 concerns and not open to the public.
In lieu of flowers and in memory of Laureen, the family suggests donations to First Chinese Baptist Church, 4910 E. Earll Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85018.
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