Laura Lee Whitaker (nee Davisson) passed away on July 22, 2021.
She is survived by her life partner (together 14 years) and caregiver (eight years) Charles Stoner; her son Derrick (Shelly) Whitaker; and her grandsons Gage and Alexander Whitaker.
She is also survived by her mother, Mary Ellen Davisson and her sisters Kathy Davisson Kihata, Mary Ann (Marty) Powers and Cindy (Chris) Bozied. She is further survived by her nieces and nephews Justin (Laura) Powers, Jacob (Chelsea) Powers, Chantel Norris, Jenna Bozied and Noah Kihata. In addition, she is survived by great nieces and nephews Elizabeth, John and Jessica Powers and Drayk and Nellie Norris.
Laura Lee was preceded in death by her father Randy Davisson, his sister Julie Davisson, her great niece Faith Powers and her cousin April Melzer.
She graduated from Oxford High School in 1982. She continued to play volleyball and went to a tournament in Chicago as part of a four-person team. To the delight of all, but not a surprise, Laura Lee and her teammates won the championship.
Laura Lee, a life-long resident of Oxford, owned her own hair salon behind Patterson Pharmacy for 23 years. She and Charlie also hosted karaoke nights at the American Legion for many years. She released a CD of songs, “Finally”, which can be listened to on Youtube (google Laura Lee Styles) as well as a Youtube video of her song, “Proud but Afraid.” Google Laura Lee Styles Proud but Afraid.
Laura Lee shone a light upon the world and was a friend to all. Her laughter was infectious and her beautiful voice filled our hearts. We will miss her more than words can say.
A memorial service for both Laura Lee and her father Randy Davisson is at the Oxford American Legion on August 28, starting at 1 p.m.
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The world darkens, as one of its brightest lights extinguishes.
Rest In Peace, dear Laura.
Laura was beautiful inside and out. She was a ray of sunshine always happy and laughing. The light of her life was her son and her two beautiful grandbabies. And her family. She will be missed by sooooo many. R.i.p. my friend until we meet again. Love you Laura .❤
Laura I love you so much you always brightened my world and brought so much joy to myself, Amanda and Joseph. I know I will see you again in heaven. No one fights as hard as you do and no one matches up to your and your spark. I have never seen anyone fight as hard as you have with a great positive attitude the whole entire time. You treated my kids as if they were your own since they were only 2 and 4 years old. I will miss you every single day for the rest of my life. Lots of Love (LOL). I will cherish our time together forever my dear friend.