She is survived by her sister, Irene Curlee; sister-in-law, Gladys Gillam; numerous nieces and nephews and her special friends Ace and Wanda Swonke. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bobby Payne; son, Randy Brumit; brothers Albert Gillam, Sam Gillam and David Gillam; sister, Hattie Schaffner.
Laura was a hard worker and loved spending time with her family and friends.
There will be a private family visitation with interment at Garden Park Cemetery in Conroe, Texas.