She was born in Madison County, VA on August 18, 1932 to the late Kirby Robert Sr. and Vosie Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Byron Walker Marshall, Jr., a brother, Kirby Robert Smith, Jr., and a sister Ida Belle Strong. She is survived by her son Byron Robert Marshall and his wife Lisa Baucom Marshall, grandson Bryce Walker Marshall and his wife Jessica, granddaughter SSG Katelyn Marshall Nystrom and her husband James, and great granddaughter Evelyn Virginia Nystrom. She is also survived by a sister, Erbie Smith Brown.
Laura was a 1950 graduate of Madison County High School. Her first job was as a C&P Telephone Operator but the position she enjoyed most was in the Jackson Davis Elementary School cafeteria in the 1970’s.
She and her husband were active in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Tuckahoe YMCA, and Henrico SALT. They loved to travel, especially to their often-visited Skyline Drive, but the best times were always spent with family.
The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 5pm To 7pm at the Woody Funeral home Parham Rd. A private service and Interment to be held at a later date at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Memorial Fund, 11220 Nuckols Rd, Glen Allen, Va 23059, or to a charity of your choice.
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