Laurie Adele Lawrence Moyer

Laurie Adele Lawrence Moyer, born December 6, 1956, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, passed away August 11, 2011, in Shawnee, Kansas.

After graduating as the 1975 Salutatorian of Warrensburg High School, Laurie attended Central Missouri State University, where she earned a B.S. in Secondary Education (English and Theater), a Master's Degree in English and Drama and produced her first musical Annie’s Voice.

Laurie's passion for musical theater took her to New York City where she met and married Harry H. Moyer on May 24, 1992. Their beloved son, Jacob, was born in 1999. Fond of children, Laurie became a foster parent and worked as a paraprofessional in the Shawnee Mission School District for 15 years.

She is survived by her husband and son; also by her parents Dr. Donald L. and Mildred (Bridgmon) Lawrence of Shawnee, Kansas; brothers, Matt (Paula Marinoni) Lawrence of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Eric (Shelly McNaughton) Lawrence of Olathe, Kansas; nephews, Ross, Evan, Troy, Kyle, Sean and niece, Sarah.

Memorial contributions may be made to:

Jacob Moyer Educational Trust Fund

c/o Amos Family Funeral Home

10901 Johnson Drive

Shawnee, Kansas 66203

or

Shawnee United Methodist Church

10700 Johnson Drive

Shawnee, Kansas 66203

Visitation and Celebration of Life Service

Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 20, 2011, at Shawnee United Methodist Church, where Laurie was an active member. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:00 a.m., at the church.