Obituary of Laura Mae Douglas

Laura Mae Harward Douglas CHAPEL HILL — Laura Mae Harward Douglas, 86, died Thursday October 2, 20154 at her home after two years of declining health. Born in Durham, Laura Mae was the daughter of the late Joseph L. Harward, Sr. and Neva D. Harward. Laura Mae worked at the Carrboro Woolen Mill, University of North Carolina Laundry and finally retired from the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools. In 1950 she married Edward "Sonny" Douglas where they lived west of Carrboro ever since. She was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph L. Harward, Jr., and Ralph Harward. Surviving are her daughter, Jennifer Douglas Turner and her husband Cliff Turner, granddaughters Meredith Turner and Carsyn Turner, all of Chapel Hill. She is also survived by her sister Geraldine Martin of Louisburg, N.C. and her brother Bobby Harward of Durham, N.C. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family wishes a special thanks to her close friends Clara Ferguson, Ellen Morgan and Faye Lloyd for their care and love to Laura Mae during her illness. Also a special thank you to Gail Oxendine and Billie Jo Locklear caregivers. The funeral service will be Sunday October 5, 2014 at 4:00 pm at Bethel Baptist Church at 9326 Bethel-Hickory Grove Ch Rd in Chapel Hill with the Rev. Cameron Curran officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will follow the services in the church fellowship hall where refreshments will be served. Flowers and/or donations to UNC Hospice are acceptable. Arrangements for the Douglas family are under the care of Walker's Funeral Home of Chapel Hill.