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- LAURA MARIE BURKETT, age 29 of Wheatfield, NY, entered into rest unexpectedly on September 3, 2018 in Niagara Falls, NY. Born in Binghamton, NY on February 12, 1989; daughter of Laird A. and Kathy (Allen) Burkett, of Wheatfield. Laura came to this area in 1996, was a high school graduate, with cosmetology certification. She is a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, North Tonawanda, where she assisted with Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and the Children's Choir. Laura was a former member of the Girl Scouts, and enjoyed travelling with her family throughout the United States.
Survivors include a son, Bentley; her parent's; two brothers, Laird J. (Liz) Burkett of Wheatfield, and Larry Burkett of Niagara Falls; grandmother, Shirley Allen of North Tonawanda; two aunts, Cheryl (Robert) McCall of North Tonawanda, and Josephine (Stephen) Gill of Pekin; a uncle, Gilbert Allen of North Tonawanda; cousins, Matt (Julie) McCall, Jen (Jason) Gallo, Dan Allen, Todd McCall, and Aaron Gill; and friend, Wally Czaska.
Friends may call at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1135 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 on Sunday (September 9) from noon till 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will be conducted by the Rev. Keith Knupp, at 2:00 p.m. following the visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Laura was known to have a smile on her face, a laugh in her voice, and a hug from her heart. She will be missed.
Arrangements were with the DuBois Funeral Home, Wheatfield, NY.
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