Laura Elizabeth Washington's Obituary
Laura Elizabeth Washington, of Irving, Texas, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, January 10, 2019, with many of her family by her side. Laura was born December 12, 1960 in Dallas, Texas, and moved to Irving, Texas early the next year. In her early years she attended Gilbert Special Ed School in Irving. Laura was the sweetest little thing you could ever meet – 4 foot 7 inches and childlike, always nonjudgmental, she never met a stranger and was famous for her heartfelt hugs. She loved dancing, bowling, country music, Disney princesses, Elvis Presley and her family. Laura was preceded in death by her beloved father William P Washington, Sr. When he was failing, in the later stages of Alzheimer’s, Laura went into his room one day, sat down, and began to talk to her Dad. Holding his illness withered hand and not deterred by his lack of response she spent the entire day with him. The next morning she repeated this. That afternoon, after the midday meal, Laura, Mom and their wonderful caregiver, lingered around the kitchen table while keeping an eye on Dad via the nursery cam. Suddenly Laura lifted her eyes toward the ceiling and said, “Lord God please come and take the man in that bed to heaven. He needs you now.” Later that night he did just that. We had all worried how Dad’s loss would affect my sweet little sister but she was amazingly at peace. She knew he was gone and was in heaven alongside her long ago lost and still beloved dog ‘Happy’. She was content within the certainty that all would be together again one day. Heaven now has one of it’s angels back.Laura is survived by her mother, N. Nadine Washington, brothers, Robert E. Washington and William P. Washington, Jr., sisters, Carol E. Lontos, Brenda G. Reichle, and Marsha A. Gentry, and many nieces, nephews, and loving family members. We will all miss our sweet Laura but we know that she is happily joining her Dad, her puppy and Elvis. Dance on sweet Angel.Laura will have a viewing Wednesday evening 6:00 To 8:00PM at Restland, 13005 Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX. The celebration of her life will be Thursday-at 2:30 PM, Restland Chapel. Those who knew Laura best will remember her cheerful outlook, her love for Elvis, bright colors and Disney princesses. She disliked and avoided somber, negative gatherings, movies, etc. Our family is inviting everyone joining us to share in Laura’s happiest things. Wear comfortable clothing, bright colors (or pink of course) and be prepared for a unique Elvis style memorial and lots of hugs.
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