I just wanted to let you all know that my beloved mother, Mabel G. "Gwen" Laughery died yesterday at the Glasgow Health & Rehab Center here in Glasgow. She had been doing so well for the past nine months when suddenly she had a stroke Thursday before last. It occurred in the area of the brain that effects speech and swallowing. After 3 days in the hospital, she was sent back to the nursing home where she lived for nine days without food, water or IV (the latter was building up toxins in her system and swelling her arms and legs). She was in and out of a coma state for those days, but got to hear Kris, Shelley and her brother Norman on the phone - and recognized them. Sunday she lapsed into a deep coma and passed away yesterday morning at age 95. Funeral services are being held at Hatcher and Saddler Funeral Home (hatchersaddler.com) tomorrow morning at 11 with a Memorial service later. Shelley is nearby sleeping after driving over 16 hours in all the storms from MN. Her precious fiance came with her. Kris and Bill are unable to come down for the burial service but will be here for the Memorial Service. My mom, Mabel "Gwen" Laughery was a precious lady and I was blessed to have her for a long time. She was a strong believer in the Lord and I know she is safe with Him, my baby brother, my Dad and other precious family members whom I've lost. Sandi