Laura Anne Gilland

“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” Job 12:7-10

Laura Anne Gilland passed away Friday, November 3, 2023. She was born December 1, 1980. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, TN and Brevard College in Brevard, NC. She was employed by Catawba College in Salisbury, NC, as Director of Student Conduct and Title IX Deputy Coordinator.

Laura loved all things nature, whether it was listening to the scream of a red-tailed hawk, watching the phoebes wag their tails while sitting on the fence in her backyard, or listening to the calls of barred owls at night while walking her dogs. She especially enjoyed activities that brought her closer to nature such as hiking, biking, canoeing, and kayaking. She loved her animals and while at home, was accompanied by her dogs, cats and rabbits.

Laura is survived by her parents, Jim and Linda Gilland of Kingsport, TN; brother David Gilland (Antje); and nephew James Gilland or Luneburg, Germany. She is also survived by a large extended family.

A memorial/Worship service will be conducted at 2:00pm. Thursday, December 21, 2023 in the East lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roger Wise officiating. Burial will follow in the East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Laura’s memory to Holston United Methodist Home for Child, 404 Holston Dr., Greenville, TN 37743, or Faithfull Friends Animal Sanctuary, 220 Grace Church Rd., Salisbury, NC 28147.