Laura Spears , 72, of Greenville, North Carolina, passed on February 03, 2022. Laura was born on January 01, 1950.She was born to Thomas Spears and Jasmine Burrell in Greenville, North Carolina on january 09, 1950. She would live a long fruitful life affecting everybody she touched with a positive light.

She married John Crowder in the spring of 1968 and they lived together in Albany, New York until his tragic passing. Together they raised her 4 beautiful children Kenny, Stephen,layla and Glenn Spears. They remember her as not just a great lady but an incredibly strong mother. She would raise her children as a single mom through most of their lives but that did not stop her from raising 4 incredible children. She found happiness in her children's successes and did everything she could to make them not just successful but also good people.

Gloria worked at Caregiver and was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people. Sacrificing many long nights to make sure she could take the best care of her children and her patients. She loved volunteering at the Hamilton Baptist church for many years to support her community and her faith. That faith stuck with her, her entire life and guided her when life got rough.

She will be remembered and loved by all the souls that she touched and may she rest in peace.