Laura June Orsborn

Laura June Orsborn, age 84, went to meet her Lord and Savior March 27, 2023. Laura was born August 13, 1938 in Parmelee, Michigan to William and Julia Barrett. She met Raymond Wesley Orsborn on a blind date at Stoney Point Church. They were married April 4, 1964 at Bradley Free Methodist Church.

They had two children and lived their early married years in Wayland, and then later relocated to Lake Odessa in 1979 when she and her husband took the sexton position at Lakeside Cemetery. She was also the pianist for 50 years for both the Free Methodist Church in Wayland and the Nazarene Church in Lake Odessa. For 29 years, Laura enjoyed working with and serving the public in the office at Lakeside Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Wesley Orsborn; children Kathryn (Randy) Graves, Kimberly (Daniel Rush) Prysock; grandchildren Aschley Prysock-Sturm, Joshua (Danita) Orsborn, Anthony (Kassie) Fancett; great-grandchildren Vivienne Orsborn, Beckham Prysock, Caedmon Prysock, Makayla Sturm, Blake Sturm, Maverick Fancett, Temperance Fancett, Gracelynn Fancett; brother, Albert Dean; and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Julia Barrett; four brothers; four sisters; and one grandson, SSG. Brandon Joseph Prysock.

A funeral service celebrating Laura’s life was held 12 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Services (Wayland chapel), 312 N. Main St., Wayland, MI 49348, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Laura will be laid to rest at the family plot at Elmwood Cemetery in Wayland. If you were not able to attend the April 1 service, an additional memorial service will be held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Hughe House, 7766 Velte Rd., Lake Odessa, MI 48849. In memory of Laura and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcookwayland.com.