Laura Iris Raines

Laura Iris Raines was born on October 10, 1937 in Statesboro, Georgia to William Guy Raines, Jr. and Iris Rose Burns Williams. She passed away in her home on January 22, 2015 in Tallahassee, Florida.

She moved to Tallahassee, Florida in 1941. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a hairstylist in Tallahassee for most of her life until she retired in 2004. She traveled the southern states competing and winning various cosmetology competitions as a stylist and a model. She was a true southern belle and will forever be missed by her family and friends who truly loved her.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Guy Raines, Jr., her mother Iris Rose Burns Williams and step-father Robert Williams. She is survived by her loving sons, Brett Glover (Debbie Touchton) and Tracy Glover, grandchildren, Matthew Glover (Marisa), Megan Glover, Ilyssa Glover, Peyton Glover, Keylee Glover and great-granddaughter McKenzie Glover and countless devoted friends.

A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, January 27 at Culley's Riggins Funeral Home, 1737 Riggins Road in Tallahassee, Florida. Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of her name at Big Bend Hospice.