1955-2022 – Born on Thanksgiving Day in Rochester, NY. Died on Father’s Day in Westland, Michigan. Predeceased by beloved grandparents, James and Julia Held; father, Ross; uncle, Don Held; nieces, Rachel Wicks and infant Ashley Reese.
Laurie was a graduate of Brockport High School and served 4 years in the Navy, stationed in Greece and in SHAPE HQ in Belgium. She attended SUNY Brockport, later receiving degrees in Political Science and Philosophy from Sam Houston College and acceptance into Claremont Graduate School Program in California.
Her passion for fairness once led her to seek the office of mayor in a suburb of Houston. Her campaign slogan was “Let Shenandoah Shine”.
Laurie is lovingly remembered by husband, Jimmy; daughters, Morgan Voice, Brittany Voice McElyea; grandchildren, Addison, Lilly, Oliver and greatgrandaughter, Sierra; mother, Anita; brother, Dale [Darnell] Wicks; “baby” sister, Lisa Reese; nephews, Dillon [Alisha] Reese, children, Phoenix and Lennon; Dustin [Jenny] Reese; aunt, Betty Held and many special cousins and friends.
In spite of illness, her quick wit and strong will endured.
Rest in Peace, Laurie.
Celebration of Life plans are incomplete at this time.
