Irene Laughter

Flora Irene Wright Laughter, age 91, of Topton, passed away Monday, January 21, 2008 at Valley View Care Center. Mrs. Laughter was born Friday, January 19, 1917 in Cherokee County NC to the late William Rush Wright and the late Hassie L. Nichols Wright. Flora was a member of Red Marble Baptist Church. She enjoyed Quilting, Embroidery and Crocheting.



Survivors include: two sons & daughters-in-law, Keith & Orpha Wright of Topton, NC, Dale & Jerline Laughter of Robbinsville, NC; daughter, Barbara Roper of Topton, NC; brother, Clifton Wright of Louisville, TN; sister, Stella Mason of Topton, NC; two granddaughters, Karen Rogers, Jackie LaDoucuer; three grandsons, Bobby Roper, Shane Laughter, David Wright , fourteen great grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren; niece, Iris Lunsford; nephew, Alvin Wright; several other nieces and nephews.



Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 7:00PM from the Red Marble Baptist Church with Reverend Daniel Stewart, Reverend Mickey Stewart, and Reverend Frances Postell officiating. Music will be provided by Paul & Carol Jones, Sonny Reighard, Analisa Collins, Brenda Bettis, Joyce Owenby and Red Marble Baptist Church Choir Interment will follow in Red Marble Baptist Cemetery with Reverend Ron McClue officating. Serving as pallbearers are: Randy Collins, David Wright, Kenny Corn, Jason Rogers, Will Wright and Lanny Mason. Honorary pallbearers include: Bobby Roper, Junior Roper, John La Douceur and Alvin Wright.



The family will receive friends at the funeral home from Wednesday, January 23, from 5-7 PM at Red Marble Baptist Church.



Arrangements entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhome.com.