MRS. LAURA H. DEAN, age 73, of Dry Valley Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016, afternoon at her residence, following an illness.  Born on December 7, 1942, She was a daughter of the late O’dell and Nellie Shaw LeMaster.  Mrs. Dean was a member of New Antioch Baptist Church, and was preceded in death by her husband, the late Jerry Dean.

        Surviving are sons and daughter-in-law, David Dean and Michael (Mike) and Stacy Dean; grandchildren, She’rie Taylor, Samantha Ledford, Rachel Dean, Matthew Dean, and Ethan Dean; great grandchildren, Elena Ledford and Kristerfer Hoodlet; sister, Jane LeMaster; sisters-in-law, Cecilia Laney and Debbie Dean; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins; and a host of Special Friends also survive.

        Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 9th, at 11:00 A.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Pastor Harold Helton officiating, interment in Summerville Cemetery.  Active Pallbearers Ray Laney, Larry Wells, James Hughes, Kevin Bailey, Gary Norton, and Ronnie Stephens; Honorary Pallbearers the Ladies Sunday School Class of New Antioch Baptist Church.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 7 until 9 P.M. at the Funeral Home.

        Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Laura H. Dean who passed away Monday.