Laurette Hanna Mitri, age 82, of Sterling Heights passed away Monday June 29, 2020. Laurette was born the daughter of Hanna and Helene (Khamis) Mitri in Jaffa, Israel on November 10, 1937. In 1948, at the age of 11, she and her family lost their home as part of the reestablishment of Israel and were forced to move to Lebanon. Laurette later moved to the United States and began work at Macey’s first Northland Mall and then Oakland Mall. Throughout her trials in life, Laurette held an amazing faith. She is survived by her son Andre (Lois) Tadros; grandchildren Jeremy (Katie) and Hannah Tadros; and sister-in-law Alice Mitri. Laurette is predeceased by her siblings Georgette Mitri, Moise Mitri, Bertha Khaler, Emile Mitri, and George Mitri. Funeral Services will be private for her family. Memorial contributions may be made in Laurette’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital online at www.stjude.org.