Laurie Orr Binion

Laurie Orr Binion, age 92, of Montevallo, Alabama passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Affectionately called "B-Mama" by family and close friends, Laurie was surrounded by her loved ones in CICU at Shelby Baptist at her death. She was preceded in death by her mother, Annie Laurie Orr, and her father, Milton Lee Orr of Montevallo. She was also preceded by her brother Milton Lee Orr Jr, brother John William Orr, and sister Marie Orr McManus. Her survivors include her husband of 69 years, Charles Edward Binion Jr, and their four daughters - Lee Rollins Binion, Patricia Binion Preston (Charles), Amy Binion Brown (Danny), and Laurie Binion Harris (Brian). Laurie is also survived by grandchildren - Kelli Preston Eden (Sean), Paige Preston Boyer (Terry), Charles Albert Preston IV, Coleman Lee Preston (Sally), Paul Bradford Singleton Jr, Jackson Rollins Singleton, Julia Grace Harris, and Emma Elizabeth Harris. Her surviving great-grandchildren include Preston and Owen Boyer, Parks and Eli Eden, and Grayson Harris.

Laurie was born on December 16, 1932 in Montevallo, Alabama. She attended the University of Alabama, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, and she received her BA in Fine Arts. Following graduation, she was employed as an artist by Harvey's Department Store in Nashville, Pizitz Department Store, and Lucky and Forney Advertising Agency in Birmingham.

She married Charles Edward Binion (Charlie, "Buddy") in 1955. While raising children, Laurie served as a Girl Scout leader, and was also involved in the Service Guild, The Montevallo Garden Club, Meals on Wheels, and Silhouettes Dance Club. She was a proud member of the Sarah Towery Art Colony of Alexander City, of which she traveled with numerous times to paint in San Miguel. She was a lifelong member of the 1st United Methodist Church of Montevallo.

Laurie was a talented seamstress who enjoyed designing and sewing for her daughters. She was also an avid vegetable gardener, to the education and delight of her family, but she was best known for her delicious homemade brown bread. Laurie was a lover of all cats and horses, and never resisted the chance to give one a good home. She had the gift of making everyone feel comfortable and welcome, which is why she loved to host so many family functions. Her family gave her her greatest joy.

A celebration of Laurie's Life will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM at First United Methodist Church of Montevallo, 861 Middle Street, Montevallo, AL 35115, with visitation to begin at 12:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any memorial donations be directed to First United Methodist Church of Montevallo or the Greater Birmingham Humane Society.