Laura Smith Scharbrough, 52, of Mooresville, passed away on July 26, 2017 at home. She was born on January 20, 1965 in Indianapolis to Robert A. Smith and Pamela J. Sauer.
She is survived by her husband, Dennis; daughters, Rebecca Terry and Elizabeth Mills, both of Mooresville; 5 grandchildren; stepdaughters, Emily (Mike) Willis and Heather (Travis) Kennedy, both of Indianapolis; 7 step grandchildren; parents, Ed and Pam Sauer, of Plainfield; sisters, Jennifer (Jim) Stewart, of Chattanooga, TN and Monica (Richard Smyser) Foltz of Plainfield; brother, Adam Sauer of Plainfield; 4 nieces and 2 nephews; and many other family members and friends.
A celebration of Laura’s life is planned for Saturday, August 5 by the bridge in Friendship Gardens in Plainfield, IN from Noon to 2 p.m.
Cindy (Meador) Duke says
I have so many fond memories of Laura from grade school, softball, middle school and high school. She was taken way too soon but there is comfort in knowing that she is no longer struggling.
Sending love and prayers to the family.
Jenny Scanlon says
Gone but never forgotten. You will always have your memories of her and no one can ever take that away. She is with you with every beat of your heart.
Courtney McDonald says
I did not know her personally. But I know her stepdaughters. Having recently lost my step mother also, I just want to extend my arms and put them around you all. I am very sorry for your loss. My you all find peace in this time of sadness.
Jo Cooper says
I pray that you find healing in the Lord Jesus Christ, the great Healer. Live your life the way that she would want you to, don’t give up in times of grief and despair. Eternity awaits and she’ll greet you there! Weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5
Stacey (Telford) McKee says
I’m so very sorry for your loss. May God hold you all close and give you comfort during this time. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Charley Dabney says
Prayers of comfort to all of her family at this difficult time,may you finally be at ease and without pain
Amy Strohmeyer says
Thinking of you! I remember Laura’s beautiful spirit! We were at one time (in our youth) very dear friends. May the peace of God comfort you!
Kelli Edwards (McCorkle) says
Laura is a beautiful soul that is eternal. We shall all miss her but will meet again someday. I am blessed to known her and grow up with her and all of her family. She is now free to move about the Universe. Eternal Love…Kelli McCorkle. xoxoxo
Stacie (Hutchinson ) Hill says
Lots of love and prayers for you and your family.
Terri smith says
Laura is my sister. I have many memories of us together. We lost contact for awhile, but now I hope I can get to know my other 2 sisters. Love today, because tomorrow isn’t a promise.
Tracy Stewart says
I remember her beautiful personality and love of life, friends and family. We spoke of God much and I will truly miss her wonderful personality. She was the same from the first day I met her, when we were children, to the end. God bless and know you are missed 😘 Prayers to her family; may our precious Lord and Sacior hold you in his arms during this time.
The Duncan's says
With Heartfelt Sympathy to the Scarbrough Family,
May you rely on the God of all comfort to help you to endure the days ahead.
” God is our refuge and strength”.
( Psalms 46:1).
Tiffany and Willie Brown says
Laura was many things to many people and I would like to mention her not only in my behalf, but my dad’s too. I was 12 when they met, I’d never been ok with my dad dating anyone until she came into our lives. The love she showed her daughter’s as well as me and my sister was boundless. She had an energy that cannot be imitated and showed my father love in a way that made me love her for it instead of making me jealous. She always had the words to explain the things a 12 yr old girl gets upset about and make me feel comforted, it was simply natural to her. Even after they split, I remained friends with her daughter and she still always treated me with that same love. Laura will always be in my heart and Elizabeth please know she has an angel friend up there who I’m sure is delighted to see her. Know that she is with you every moment of every day, find your silence in the chaos and you will feel her with you, she made be gone but she will never leave you. I love you and hold your head high little woman, you get your unsurmountable strength from her.
Tom and Carol Marshall says
We are so very sorry for your loss. Dennis, we know how much you loved Laura, you were her rock, her soul-mate and her best friend. As long as you have your memories of her she will never be away from you, she will be in your heart and soul thru eternity. Ask God to give you strength to get through the difficult days ahead. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers. I like to think that Laura was an Angel who came into your life wearing the disguise of an ordinary person living an ordinary life. God Bless You for loving and caring for His Angel.