Laura Mae Heathcote
Laura M Heathcote (nee Freeman), of Webster Groves, died Monday, March 7, just shy of her 90th birthday, in her home, surrounded by family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and friend to all.
Born in Hammond, IN, she married Ralph Heathcote in 1951. They moved to St. Louis in 1963 with their children and lived in Northwoods and Ballwin before ultimately moving to the Laclede Groves Senior Living Community in 2010.
She retired as the Food Service Director of the Normandy School District in 1987. Upon retiring she enjoyed doing food service shows and extensive traveling with her husband, friends, family, and various groups (Friendship Force and Sages). She was a talented artist and enjoyed a variety of crafts, including decoupage, Tole Painting, and creating projects with her husband. She was a member of Artistic Friends of St. Louis.
Laura volunteered extensively throughout her life, including numerous committees within the Catholic church and Scouting. At Laclede Groves, this included a variety of opportunities, including but not limited to, Wise Buys, LOCA, and the Employee Appreciation Committee.
Laura is preceded in death by her husband and son Steven Allen and is survived by her children R. David V, Michael George (Jane), Karen Anne Hampton (Chet), Laurie Jean Duhon and Andrew Paul (Jackie Noel), grandchildren, Kyle, Kurt, Jenny, Leigh, Wyndie, Kelli, Marty, Hunter, Jarred, Hank and great-grandchildren, Ainsley, Averly and Isabella.
A celebration of life service will be held at Laclede Groves chapel located at 723 S Laclede Station Rd, St Louis 63119 on March 11 at 1 pm, followed by a light reception in the auditorium.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations can be made to The Mercy Health Foundation Hospice St. Louis; 1630 Old Des Peres Rd, #305 St. Louis 63141 or Shepherd Center; 1320 W. Lockwood Ave, St. Louis 63122 in remembrance of Laura Heathcote.
I have only known Laura for a short peroid of time but seemed like I known her for a decade I was her caretaker.we did a lot together..we had fun there was times we would just sit and talk about life and we had lots of laugh and good talks . Laura hold a special place in my heart she was a loving caring person… she will be missed so much
Mrs. Heathcote was like my second mother. I was about 7 when their family moved onto our street. Karen and I were inseparable for years until the family moved, but we have stayed in touch. I was at the Heathcote’s house more than my own sometimes and it felt like I had 6 brother and sisters. She was a very special lady to me and she will be missed. Heaven has a new Angel Mom and they are rejoicing. The Heathcote family is in our prayers. God bless you. Hugs.