Laura is preceded in death by son Joseph Avery of Lake Placid, FL., her father, Arnold H. Newbold of Ocala, FL., mother, Angie Newbold of Lake Placid, FL. and brother Arnold Newbold of Miami, FL.
Laura was a dedicated wife for 49 years to her husband and the mother of their four children, three surviving. She worked at an assisted living facility in Lake Placid, FL as a C.N.A. and eventually as an assistant administrator overseeing medical treatment and care for residents. Laura also volunteered with many charitable organizations and at events raising money and supporting causes close to her heart for children, seniors and animals.
She is survived by her husband Vince Avery, daughters Tracy Kreamer of Spring Hill, FL., Christine Miller of Spring, TX., and son Michael Avery of The Woodlands, TX. along with nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her brother Michael Newbold of Ocala, FL also survives.
One of Laura’s favorite poems reads as follows:
"Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the mornings hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die."
-Mary Elizabeth Frye
The family ask in lieu of flowers or other gesture of support, please donate to one of her causes such as: International Association of Assistance Dog Partners. Another way is to donate to a local “NO KILL” shelter near you.
Family members will be attending Mass followed by a small prayer meeting in Laura’s honor in the Church Chapel at St. Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church in Houston on Sunday July 3, 2022.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday Aug. 8, 2022, at Forest Park The Woodlands Cemetery, located at: 18000 I-45 South, The Woodlands, TX 77384
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestparkthewoodlands.com for the AVERY family.
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