Laura R. Hames Obituary (1934 - 2016)

Laura R. Hames, 81, of Taylorville, died at 11:15 p.m., Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. Laura was born on July 27, 1934 in Marble, Arkansas, daughter of Vernon and Blanche McClain Meek. Laura earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor for the VA. Laura enjoyed sewing, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving are her children: Kirby (Kate) Hames, of Taylorville; Lisa (Larry) McMasters of Rochester; David Hames of St. Louis, MO; 16 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; brothers: Roy R. (Frances) Meek of Broken Arrow, OK; and Kelly (Judith) Meek of Tulsa, OK. Laura was preceded in death by her parents, one son: Eddie Hames, and one brother: Leigh Meek. No services will be held at this time. McClure Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.