Laura Lynn Stanton
Laura Lynn Stanton, age 72, of Quincy, died on Saturday, December 18, 2021 in her home. She was born on March 21, 1949 in Quincy, Illinois the daughter of Verniece and Helen (Robinson) Bradshaw. Laura first married Marvin Sprague, Sr., She later married Chester Stanton. Laura worked at various roles at Moorman Manufacturing for over 35 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Laura was an avid and constant reader. She was also a wonderful gourmet cook and baker. She also liked sewing and in her younger years, enjoyed volleyball.
She is survived by:
TWO CHILDREN: Marvin Sprague, Jr. of Springfield, IL and Ryan Stanton of quincy.
ELEVEN GRANDCHILDREN: LaRya Gordon, Lanina Williams, Airius Stanton, TyHecia Stanton, Ravee Davis, Tre’Jaun Williams, Ryan Stanton, Jr., Calogero Stanton, A’Laura Stanton, Om’Unique Stanton and King Stanton.
SIX GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN
SIBLINGS: Verniece Bradshaw, Jr., Rena Fletcher, Clifford Bradshaw, Randolph Bradshaw (Nellie) and Mark Bradshaw.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Laura was preceded in death by siblings: Robert Bradshaw, Charles Bradshaw, Hester Bradshaw and Martha Norman.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the time of the services at 1:00. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church.
My condolences to Marvin, Ryan,Rena, Buddy,Cliff, Randy and Mark. I feel like I have lost a Sister.
I will miss our talks and all the laughter we would have. Rest easy my friend….until we meet again
To my son Marvin Jr and Ryan and the entire Bradshaw family, the entire Sprague family extend our most heart filled condolences. The Bradshaw and Sprague families have had a long loving and everlasting relationship for decades. Marvin and Ryan you know there’s no better loving mom than you guys were blessed with, and she was my true BFF. She is at rest and at peace. And Ryan (Big Marv) is here for you always.
To my son Marvin Jr and Ryan and the entire Bradshaw family, the entire Sprague family extend our most heartfelt condolences. The Bradshaw and Sprague families have had a long loving and everlasting relationship for decades. Marvin and Ryan you know there’s no better loving mom than you guys were blessed with, and she was my true Bff. She is at rest and at peace. And Ryan (Big Marv) is here for you as always.
Laura, you will be dearly missed my friend. We have been friends for nearly 60 years. Such fond memories. You will forever be in my heart. Rest in Heaven my friend.
My dear dear best friend of 60 years. I can’t believe you are gone. You were more like my sister than just a friend. And there is no family like the family we choose. Rest in heavenly peace. The last words we said to each other were “love you”. That gives me some comfort.
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Laura for many years at Moorman’s and enjoyed catching up with her when we were able to attend the 49’ers brunches. She was a wonderful person and I will miss her.
Sorry to read of Laura’s passing. We’ve been friends since Junior High 9th grade home economics class with Mrs Zinn. We sat at the same table, made biscuits & an apron. She was a really fine friend.