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Laura Katherine Winn passed away on March 17, 2024 after battling a long illness. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she went to be with the Lord. She was born on June 21, 1995 to Janet and David Winn in Eden, NC. She was a light in the lives of all who knew her.

A memorial service will be held at 3pm Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Morehead High School Auditorium. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service, at 2pm.

Laura cherished the people in her community and in the world. Her passion for helping others was reflected in all the work she did in her home town and many areas in East Africa. She raised money for Naomi’s Village by organizing her Kicking for Kenya Soccer tournaments and also spent two summers in Africa working on various research projects.  She loved dancing, cheer, soccer, gymnastics and any kind of science competition. She also loved being outside in nature and taking long walks.

After graduating from Morehead High School, Laura attended Duke University on a full scholarship. She then worked at the Duke Hospital for 2 years before starting medical school at Johns Hopkins University. Early on she made the decision that being a doctor wouldn’t be in her future plans.  She worked for a year in Baltimore before moving to Greenville, South Carolina. Laura loved learning, traveling, and meeting people from different backgrounds through mission work. She lived full throttle, a woman of deep conviction.  

Laura will be remembered for her kind heart, bright smile, compassionate nature and being a friend to everyone. She loved her friends fiercely with a love so loyal and true. She lives on in the hearts of those she left behind. She is survived by her parents, Janet Gunter Winn and David Wayne Winn of the home; brother, Alex Charles Winn of Durham, NC; “unbiological sister”, Sidney Corum; grandmother, Lois Gunter of Virginia Beach.  Laura is also survived by aunts and uncles - Phyllis Adamson and Bill Salem, Susan and Bill Wagoner, Kim and Doug Brooks, Eric and Amy Winn, and Amy Sturgill and cousins - Kelsey Adamson, Carrie Adamson, William Wagoner, Madi and Luke Thompson, Will Brooks, Jacob and Jessica Winn, Dianna Winn, Isabella Sturgill and Reese Sturgill.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Naomi’s Village using the following link:

https://naomisvillage.org/giving-page/?projectCode=In%20Honor%20of%20Laura%20Winn

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com

Janet & David: My heart is broken for your family! I offer my deepest condolences in the loss of you precious daughter. I know Laura's time with you was too short, but her love for you was immeasurable. During this time of grief, may you find solace in the love and memories you shared with her. Her spirit lives on in the lives she touched in her 28 years. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this heartbreaking time.

❤️🙏Christie Massey Moricle

David, Janet, Alex. I'm shocked and saddened to hear of Laura's passing. I pray God's comfort for all of you in your time of grief. Love and prayers. 

David and Janet so sorry for your loss I am praying for you and your family. 

Good grief!!! She was such an impressive young lady! Intelligent, accomplished and lovely spiritually as well as physically. I am so so sorry. I know all of you feel her loss so very acutely. I will keep you in my prayers; just know that I also feel that loss.

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. My heart is breaking for you. David, I'm your cousin Carolyn, Pete's daughter. May God be your light during this difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.  We love you.

Janet and David, so sorry for your loss, Libby and I miss all the times we had doing the games togethers, We will keep you and David in our prayers.

So many prayers for the family! I cheered with Laura in high school. She was my cheer "little sister". I inducted her into the National Honor Society as well senior year. So many great memories. We lost touch over the years but she was so kind, smart, and loved! 

My heart is broken at the loss of such a precious young lady. Laura was a brilliant student and a pleasure to teach. Her sweet spirit will live on in all those who have known and loved her.

With deepest sympathies,

Kristi Carter

Praying for you the family and may the peace of God and His comfort be upon you all during this time of bereavement. 

Janet, David, & Alex,

I am so sorry for your great loss.  Laura was a beautiful person ! 💕. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.  Sending love & hugs. 

I am so sorry for this tremendous loss. That young lady was gold. Nothing but prayers and positive thoughts for you David and your wife and son. I am absolutely certain no matter how hard this is she is in Heaven I believe that with all my heart. 

Janet, David, and Alex

I am so, so sorry to see this. Laura was such a remarkable person!! She was one of the smartest students I had the pleasure of teaching. I think of her often and how dedicated she was to everything she did. 
My heart breaks for you.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  

Sylvia McCrory 

Dear Janet and David,  My heart goes out to you!  I can't even imagine the pain and heartache that you are feeling right now.  God bless you and give you strength during this low time in your lives.  I love you both and hold you in my prayers!  Arlean

Dear Winn Family, 

I mourn with you over the loss of you sweet child, Laura.  She was an amazing student in my English class, one who exhibited great drive and character throughout our time together.  I remember sitting with her in class during the final day of her Senior year (she was the only student to show up that day).  I was floored when I discovered that she had shown up because she wanted to keep her perfect attendance during her entire education.  That was so like her.  So, too, the time she developed a fundraiser for her Senior Project.  I seem to remember she called it "Kicking for Kenya", inspired by her mission trip there.  It was so well planned and thought out, attended by quite a few soccer enthusiast from Eden (and even from Greensboro.). I recall she repeated that tournament a few years after graduating, as well.  That was Laura!  Everything she touched received everything she had to offfer.  That's what will always stay in my memory when I think about her.  Her essays were always crisp and thorough, her conversation always engaging and her spirit (touched by her Heavenly Father) bright and warm.  Laura is a beautiful example of His handiwork and now shares in the joy of her Lord, basking in His presence.  

My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.  May the God of all comfort uphold you as you turn to Him in your loss. 

David Cullen

Dear Janet and David,

My heart is broken for you and Alex. Your beautiful, intelligent Laura! Just know that you are loved and we are thinking about you and praying for you!! God be with you!

Love,

Estellé Gullett

I'm so sadden to hear of your granddaughter's death. My heart feels for all that knew her and have so many memories to cherish.  Hugs to her family and friends. 

David and Janet, 

 Tim and I are hurting for you both. Your lovely daughter Was a beautiful and bright star. No words can express the sympathy for your loss. I pray that the Holy Spirit comforts you in a way that humans can't. You are in our prayers. 
                                                  Tim and Angela Vincent 

I'm so sad and very sorry to hear about Laura.  I pray that the Lord will bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Shannon

Dear David & Janet,

We are so saddened and hearrbroken over the loss of your darling daughter.  May her soul Rest in Eternal Peace and we pray that she enjoy the fruits of paradise as our Savior embraces her and welcomes her to Paradise.  Know that you all are in our prayers and wish you comfort as your mourn her loss. 

I am so sorry for your loss. Laura was always so kind, sweet, and beautiful. She will be missed immensely and will never be forgotten. Im praying for you guys and your family and if there's anything I can do please let me know.

This sad news just breaks my heart. I remember when Laura was born, and I thought that she was the prettiest baby I had ever seen. Her beauty only grew as she became older, with a light shining from within that made her the brightest star in so many ways. The world was a better place with her in it, and she will never be forgotten. Rest easy, sweet girl. 

Janet, David and Alex,

We were shocked to hear such terrible news.  There is no way we could fully understand how difficult this is for you.  We hope you will be able to remember the good times.

Robert and Carol Middleton, Rob and Lindsey

Prayers for you and your family. 

Melissa Wetherholt (Shores) Heather Shores

My deepest sympathy for the loss of sweet Laura.  Praying 🙏 for God's grace and comfort for the Family.  I'm so very sorry for your great loss.  I know there are no comforting words that help during this sad time. Our faith tell us that she is with our Lord and Savior and you will be reunited in paradise with her one day.  RIP sweet Laura, you will be deeply missed.  You were loved by so many. 

Janet and David and Alex

i cannot begin to tell you how my heart goes out to you.

i am so very sorry.

Patte  

My deepest sympathy for the loss of sweet Laura.  Praying 🙏 for God's grace and comfort for the Family.  I'm so very sorry for your great loss.  I know there are no comforting words that help during this sad time. Our faith tell us that she is with our Lord and Savior and you will be reunited in paradise with her one day.  RIP sweet Laura, you will be deeply missed.  You were loved by so many. 

David and Janet, 

We cannot begin to comprehend what you are experiencing. We can comprehend your love for our heavenly Father, knowing Laura is safe in the arms of Jesus. We love you.

Jim and Martha

Laura was such a beautiful and kind soul. I am so thankful to have known her for as long as I did and for us to have grown up together in the same neighborhood. She will be deeply missed. Prayers out to her family. 

David, Janet and Alex,

Laura was such a a sweet and intelligent young lady.  I can't imagine your sorrow.  In the days to come, I pray the Good Lord will give you comfort and peace to make it through.  I know He will.  She was a bright radiant star to all of us.  She will be greatly missed.  I will be praying for you all in the days to come.  

I am so immensely sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all and sending you strength and love with my prayers.

She is in paradise.  

Dear David

I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Losing a loved one is never easy, and the pain of losing a daughter is immeasurable. May you find strength and solace in the memories you shared and the love that will forever remain in your hearts.

God bless you and your family.

Sorry to hear of the passing of this precious young lady. May God surround you with His peace and love in the days ahead. Prayers for the family and friends 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

Thinking of and praying for the family. May God surround your family in His love and comfort and help provide peace beyond understanding.

Our thoughts and  prayers are with you 🙏.   May God give you comfort and peace until you meet again.

Love and Prayers, 

Amanda & Ralph Bailey 

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this season. I pray that God will provide all of you with peace, comfort and strength today and the days ahead.  God is with you, just know you're not alone. May you find comfort in the following scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Ps. 34:18, Matt 5:4, Joshua 1:9, Ps 73:26, Luke, 6:21, Ecc 3:1-4 and Rev 21:4

With love and condolences

Kimberly

Laura, you were a light in this world and will be missed deeply.   

Praying for you all. I will not be able to be there on Sunday due to a coaching commitment, but I want you all to know that I love you all and am praying for you during this time. If you need anything please feel free to reach out to me or to mom or Granny Jinky. 

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Laura - an amazing individual who gifted this world with her many graces and talents. Sending all of our love and support to all who loved her.  

We were so sorry to hear about Laura's passing but know she is with her Savior and at peace.  She was such a sweet beautiful young girl and will be missed by all who knew her.  Praying for peace and comfort for your family 
John and Joyce Parrish

David, Janet, and Alex, 

We offer our sincere condolences on the loss of sweet and amazing Laura. May you feel comfort and peace only God can provide.

The Greesons

So sorry for your families loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. - Sherman,Jenny & Kali McAlexander 

My heart is breaking for your loss.  Hoping your faith will guide you through this sad journey and bring you peace.  I've known you for many years and have always admired your kindness and love for all!!   Love to you, Janet, David, and Alex.

Love, Ruth and Dan Leeper

Janet, Dave, and Alex,

I just found out about Laura's passing and I am so sorry. She truely was a bright spot, so full of energy. I know she is at peace with the Lord,

Deb Marsh -McKenna