Laurie “Mee Mee” Sue Heffernan Colburn, 61 years old, passed away Saturday, October 31st after battling cancer. She took her last breaths surrounded by her loving husband and daughters. Laurie was born August 19, 1959 in Victoria, Texas. She graduated from Calhoun High School and attended the University of Texas Austin where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with High Honors, then went on to obtain her Master in Education degree. While attending UT, she met and fell in love with a fellow student, Ryan Colburn. The two married in Austin on March 3, 1984 remaining happily married for 36 years. Growing up, she enjoyed swimming and dance. She was Captain of the Calhoun High School Sandette Drill team. She worked as a Special Education teacher, and department chair, at Reagan High School in Austin. After a move to West Palm Beach, Florida for a new job opportunity for Ryan, she worked at Grove Park Elementary in the Special Education department until she transitioned to the job she was destined for: motherhood. She gave birth to her first daughter, Katelyn Ann Colburn Thompson in 1988. After moving back to Texas to be near family, she gave birth to Leah Elizabeth Colburn Pfiel 1991. She leaves a legacy of servitude, not only with friends and family but with animals. From rescuing stray cats in Austin to her little prince dog, Andy, her heart and love knew no limits.
Laurie is survived by her husband, Ryan Colburn of Morgan's Point Resort, Texas; daughter Katelyn Colburn Thompson and husband Sam Thompson, granddaughters Anna Elizabeth Thompson and Claire Catherine Thompson; daughter Leah Colburn Pfiel and husband Shane Pfiel; her dog, Andy and several grand-animals. Laurie was preceded in death by her parents Guy and Sue Heffernan; sister Linda Heffernan; brother Lyle Heffernan. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Temple, Texas. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to K-9 Angels Rescue 9415 Winsome Lane, Houston, Texas 77063
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