Laura A. Thompson, age 51, born on December 17, 1962 in Ferndale, Michigan and passed on December 19, 2013 in Howell, Michigan. Loving mother of Larissa and Gabrielle Thompson. Beloved daughter of James (Anita) VarnHagen. Cherished sister of Debbie (Mark) Masuoka, Sandi (Bob) Powell, Linda (Joe) Phelps, Jeff (Kathy) VarnHagen, Bonnie Lee, Elisabeth (Jack) Lugar, David (Kristin) VarnHagen, and Philip VarnHagen. Laura will be missed by many family and friends. Family Will Receive Friends on Friday December 27, 2013, at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home 3295 East Highland Road Highland, Michigan 48356, from 10: 00 am until the time of Service at 11:30 am. Memorials appreciated to Michigan Humane Society. Please visit www.eltonblackandsonhighland.com