Laura Lewis Mimbs of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Laura was born on January 1, 1955, in Dayton, Ohio, the third child of the late Betty DeWitt Lewis and Wilbur Frederick Lewis. Laura was special from the moment of her birth, making the Dayton newspaper as a New Year’s Day baby. Laura’s parents relocated their family to Macon in 1962, and Laura has called Macon her home ever since.
Laura attended Central High School and was a graduate of the class of 1973. Laura went on to attend Georgia College and State University, graduating with her bachelor’s degree, and later, her master’s degree and six-year education specialist degree in Education. Laura served in the Bibb County School District for over thirty years as a teacher, assistant principal and ultimately, as principal, at various elementary schools over the years. Laura’s final role was serving as Director of Education at Price Academy at the Methodist Home for Children and Youth prior to retiring in 2022.
Laura was beloved by her students and faculty, and she loved her career as an educator and administrator, regaling everyone over the years with her entertaining school stories. Laura was a beautiful person inside and out, and her lighthearted approach to life endeared her to all who met her. She had too many friends to count and was devoted to each and every one of them. Those who knew Laura knew of her love of family, 70’s music, and cherished moments with her friends. Laura’s entire world was devoted to her two beloved daughters; she was completely selfless in her role as mom, best friend, counselor and ultimate confidante to her children. Laura was a devoted grandmother, lovingly referred to as Lollie, and loved to dote on and spend as much time as possible with her grandchildren. Her many nieces and nephews have always considered Laura as their fun and loving aunt. Laura was a loyal member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and her steadfast faith shaped her life in countless ways. She had an unshakeable foundation in the Lord and received great joy from attending daily mass.
Laura’s memory will be forever cherished by her daughter, Caroline Freliche Horne and her husband Dr. Oliver Wendell Horne IV; her daughter, Carly Freliche George and her husband Christopher Ross George; her cherished grandchildren, Oliver Wendell Horne V, Sumner Elizabeth Horne and Mary Katherine Horne, and Christopher Ross George, Jr.; her husband Larry Mimbs; her sister Alicia Wilcox; and her two brothers and their families, Doug and Christine Lewis, and Jimmy and Cathy Lewis.
Laura’s family will hold a Rosary and visitation at Snow’s Memorial Chapel, Bass Road, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, with the Rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM and visitation following thereafter. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 11:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Emmanuel Antwi officiating, followed by a private interment at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery.
Laura’s family wishes to give their heartfelt thanks to her loving caregivers who were devoted to her comfort and wellbeing, and they express their appreciation to the nurses, doctors, staff and volunteers at Pine Pointe Hospice of Macon for the care and attention given to Laura.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Laura’s memory to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 830 Poplar Street, Macon, Georgia 31201.
Snow's Memorial Chapel, Bass Road, is honored to be entrusted with arrangements.
