Laura Elizabeth Medlock

Laura Elizabeth White was born on July 14, 1938, the daughter of Reverend Jethro White, Sr., and Georgia (Idlebird) White. She received her wings to glory on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the age of 84.

Laura was a graduate of Jack Yates High School in Houston, Texas, and furthered her education by earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Economics from Prairie View A&M University. On September 26, 1964, Laura married Ardell Sam Medlock, and they have three handsome sons (Stephen Medlock, Andre Medlock, and Creighton Medlock). She loved her family unconditionally. She challenged them to be their best and go beyond their limits. She loved family vacation trips, and she wanted to explore and expose her family to the wonders of God’s earth.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, mentor, and friend. Laura enjoyed traveling the world, hosting gatherings at church and at home, and attending various plays, concerts, and sporting events with her family and friends.

Laura was a respected educator in the Houston Independent School District for well over 30 years as a Teacher and Counselor. After retiring from the school district, she became a real estate agent serving the city of Houston at large.

Laura was a proud member of The Ebenezer United Methodist Church Family in Houston, Texas. This church family was the foundation of her upbringing and her families' upbringing. As a devoted member of this congregation, she served in various capacities over the years, such as a Lay Leader and Sunday School Superintendent.

While serving at Ebenezer, she suffered a stroke as a result of an aneurysm in May 2004 (Memorial Day weekend). It appeared that she would not survive that massive trauma, but with her strong will, determination and faith in God, the Lord God Almighty extended her life 19 more years to allow her to see all of her sons happily married, and she was blessed to enjoy 7 beautiful grandchildren. Praise the Lord!

Laura was the oldest of her six siblings: Jethro, Jr., James White, Doyle White, Ronald White, Gladys Sterling, and Alfred White.

Laura is survived by her husband, Ardell S. Medlock; sons, Stephen Medlock (Rhonda), Andre’ Medlock (Georgetta) and Creighton Medlock (Moseka); grandchildren, Trevor, Noah, Bryce, Ava, Micah, Miles, and Caden; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Reverend Jethro White, Sr., and Georgia White; and her brothers, Jethro White, Jr., and Ronald White.

A visitation for Laura will be held Friday, July 7, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at EBENEZER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 7302 N Main St, Houston, TX 77022. A funeral services will occur Friday, July 7, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at EBENEZER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 7302 N Main St, Houston, TX 77022. An interment paradise north cemetery 10401 w. montgomery rd. (88) will occur Friday, July 7, 2023 from 12:30 PM to 12:45 PM.