Laura Harmon age 71 of Oak Ridge, TN passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, TN. Laura was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, making baby dolls, and especially making dresses for her new baby girls being born into the family. Laura was the matriarch of her family. Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Lilly Lester; son, Ernest Eugene Coyer Jr.; 3 brothers, and 3 sisters.
Laura is survived by her daughters, Kathryn C. Stephens of Oak Ridge, TN, Tamra Rena Cruse & husband James of Oak Ridge, TN, Chrystal Lynn Coyer & Bobby of Boston, Kimberly Suzan Mathis of Wisconsin; sister, Luara Carte of West Virginia; 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Laura's family will receive her friends from 3:00 - 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the First Dutch Valley Baptist in Dutch Valley with her celebration of life at 5:00 pm with Rev. Gene Roach officiating. Jones Mortuary in Clinton, TN is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com