I worked with Lauren at International Paper and have some many fond memories of our time at IP. My sincere condolences to Laruen's family. I will certainly keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

I had the honor of knowing and working with Lauren for many years at IP.  She was a wonderful team mate, easy to work with, soft-spoken, often unassuming, but so smart and knowledgeable, and always kind.  Lauren will be missed by so many of us at IP.   My deepest condolences to her family.    

Brenda Keelin-Thompson

I was blessed to be the hiring manager for Lauren at International Paper. She was an extremely smart and knowledgeable individual. I could always count on her to produce great results. I loved her quirkiness yet always ready to whatever it takes on the job. Though I was her first manager, I was able to keep in touch with her and watch her progress in her career. She will be greatly missed. Peace and comfort to her family and friends. 

Mark Ozemba

For all I've been blessed in this life
There was an emptiness in me
I was imprisoned by the power of gold
With one honest touch you set me free
Let the world stop turning
Let the sun stop burning
Let them tell me love's not worth going through
If it all falls apart
I will know deep in my heart
The only dream that mattered had come true
In this life, I was loved by you
For every mountain I have climbed
Every Raging river crossed
You were the treasure I longed to find
Without your love I would be lost
Let the world stop turning
Let the sun stop burning
Let them tell me love's not worth going through
If it all falls apart
I will know deep in my heart
The only dream that mattered had come true
In this life, I was loved by you

A beautiful soul taken too soon. We had just exchanged messages about catching up next time we were in Memphis, I hate that meeting never got to happen. We miss you Lauren and continue to pray for peace for Mike, Kathy, Lindsay and MJ, and all who new and loved Lauren. So glad all of your cats found loving homes, and may your spirit shine on through the donations made to the animal shelter.

I was only very recently made aware of Lauren’s passing, we worked together on many projects throughout the years at International Paper and I always enjoyed working her very much. In more recent years, I would usually run into her in the parking lot and I’ll always remember her with a smile on her face and a Starbucks in hand. My deepest condolences to her entire family,
I’ll be praying for you all in the weeks and months to come. May you all find comfort in the good times and memories of Lauren.

Dear Kathy and Mike and family, we are so sorry to hear of Lauren’s passing. She was a beautiful and smart young woman. She was one of our 1st sitters when we moved to Germantown . I think she was 14 or 15 at the time and the older teenager on the street that the younger kids looked up to. Our prayers are with you . 
                                                   Bob and Sandy Davis

Michael, Kathy and family, Harry and I were
So very sorry to hear of Lauren’s passing.  We know you are all devastated. We continue to hold you in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord
Surround each of you  with His peace.

It was a pleasure to work with Lauren at IP.  My sincere and heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. Hold on to the warm and fun memories you shared with your love one and I pray they bring you comfort and peace.

Warm Regards

Lauren was a beautiful person inside and out. I am honored to have worked with her for the past 10 plus years on several projects and teams. Most recently, she led one of our organizations D&I sub teams. Her passion for her work in this space was infectious! She was a pure joy to work with and I will certainly miss her. I offer to her family my love, and sincerest condolences. I pray that you find peace as you reflect on your memories with Lauren.

Lauren, I will truly miss you as my neighbor and coworker in the office. Your knowledge and contributions will be greatly missed. I since sincere condolences and prayers to your family and friends. I will definitely miss hearing you on the calls and the time we spent with Q-Scope! Rest well with the Angels!

Lauren it was a pleasure working with you.  Your presence on the mtg calls will be missed.  The sound of you voice will be missed. Everything you brought to the table will be missed.  You will not be forgotten.   You are now in a better place watching from above. I will miss you.

News of Lauren's passing came very suddenly and unexpectedly. I have known Lauren for almost my entire career. She was always friendly and calm. I enjoyed working with her more closely for the past few months. It always made me smile when we were on a call together and one of her cats would show up in the camera. Please accept my deepest condolences and know that Lauren was loved, appreciated and will be missed.

I am very sorry to hear of Laurens passing. I worked with her through IP projects and she was always knowledgeable and such a kind person. Rest In Peace. Sending Prayers to the family. 

Susie Hill

I will always remember Lauren as a really kind person who was always ready to collaborate and help us to go forward. When chatting with her to start the day at the office, I would be looking at all the pictures that Lauren took and attached on the walls, and she would give me some additional insights about each picture. She was a really talented photographer. I was also always amazed by the amount of knowledge she would have about almost every topic. What is more is the number of books she would read. She was really curious about everything, and it was always great to spend time with her. Please accept my deepest condolences. Benoit

It was nice working with Lauren on different projects at IP. She was very knowledgeable and a very nice person. May the family be comforted and blessed with memories of her.

So sorry to hear of Lauren's death - I enjoyed working with her at IP and pray for her family and friends during this sad time.

Mary Fortin

Lauren was a treasure and will be sorely missed.  She was a wonderful person to work with and managed her share of challenging projects with grace.  One of her most recent projects was large and complicated and we were all so thankful that she was handling it.  It was extremely successful thanks to her time and efforts.  We are all shocked and saddened by her passing, and I'd just like the family to know that there is a void now that cannot be filled.  Sending peace and prayers to her family.

My prayers go out to Lauren's family. Lauren was such a kind person and a pleasure to work with. She will be greatly missed. Praying for peace during this devastating time.

Lauren was great to work with.  She was always ready to help and take on any task given to her.  We worked closely together for the past year as I was transferring some of my work to her. I will miss her very much.   I wish to express my sympathy to her family.  
Sincerely
Maggie Galla

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Lauren Ashley Kelso

August 3, 1982 – October 8, 2023

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