Laura McBride

Laura Marie McBride was born to Ella Elizabeth McBride in Ronda, N.C. She was called home on June 28, 2017 in Columbus, Ohio. Laura or (Malre) as she was known to many was retired from Tyson Foods in Wilkesboro, N.C. She has assisted for the last nine years as caregiver for her special grandson, VaShawn McBride. Who passed away in June of 2016. She loved to travel, fish, play cards and many other interests. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and auntie. She loved to be around family & friends. She loved to laugh and live life. She was always willing to step in and help where she could. She was a community helper to all who knew her. She is survived by her daughters Ellis McBride, Karon McBride and Alease Rousseau. Grandchildren Derrion Ross, Devonta Simmons, Cassinae Mason and Dontae Rousseau; great-grandchildren, Vashawn McBride Jr., Kesi McBride, Jasmine Carmichael McBride, Da’Vayonii Ross and Aubrey Simmons. Her sister Betty Hardison and brothers Artis McBride and Sanford Sales of Chicago, IL. She has many nieces and nephews, surrogate children and friends.