By Doug Spencer
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Laura Louise (Shelby) McCurdy peacefully passed from this life to the next on June 27, 2024, at Carle Richland Hospital in Olney, Illinois.

She was born on July 27, 1925, in West Salem, Illinois, to Ora and Carrie (Gaede) Shelby. Laura married Glenn B. (Mack) McCurdy on February 27, 1943, in Albion, Illinois. They were blessed with three daughters Nancy Ann Latshaw of Grayville, Illinois, Mary Katherine (Gary) Schnitz of Carmel, Indiana, and Laura Beth (Pat) Copeland of Albion; and one son, Mike (Bonita) McCurdy of Albion, Illinois.

She is survived by her children, grandchildren Kevin, Brent, Tassy, Carrie, John, Sarah, Matthew, Brian, and Megan, 16 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Wanda Shelby.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and siblings: Delores Carlson, Audrey Humphrey, Bill Shelby and 2 infant siblings; a son-in-law Michael Latshaw; great granddaughter Sarah Jane Hammell; and several nieces and nephews.

Laura was a faithful member of Little Prairie Christian Church in Albion, Illinois. She enjoyed making quilts, gardening, and making her family’s favorite soft sugar cookies, loved by all.

Services for Laura Louise McCurdy will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Ingram Meridith Funeral Home in Albion, Illinois with burial following at the Moravian Cemetery at West Salem, Illinois. Family and friends may visit from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 1, 2024.

Donation can be made to Little Prairie Christian Church or the Edwards County Senior Citizens Center.

Ingram Meridith Funeral Home of Albion is assisting the family with arrangements.

  • Visitation

    Monday, July 1, 2024
    11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home -- Albion, Illinois

  • Service

    Monday, July 1, 2024
    1:00 p.m.
    Ingram Meridith Funeral Home -- Albion, Illinois
    Burial at Moravian Cemetery - West Salem, Illinois

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    1. Penny Davis / June 29, 2024 at 7:32 am

      MK, such a beautiful picture of your mom and you have her smile. I’m thinking of you and your family with love and prayers. Penny Davis

    2. Curtis Ingram / June 30, 2024 at 6:29 pm

      Sorry to hear of Laura Louise passing. We remember the pleasant memories of being across the street neighbors with Mac and Laura and the lively conversations . We know she has been taken from us physically but her spirit will live on in our memories.
      You have our sympathy. Curtis and Dolores Ingram

    3. Danny J Lankford / July 1, 2024 at 11:05 am

      Condolences to all the family and friends of a true “lovely lady””. Thoughts and prayers for comfort as Mrs McCurdy is remembered today , for a life and family that has blessed many.
      God Bless

    4. Edie purcell / July 3, 2024 at 8:17 am

      We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom!

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