Laura Marie Newlin

August 29, 1951 - January 20, 2022

Laura Marie Newlin, age70, of Matthews, NC, was peacefully freed from her battle with dementia on January 20, 2022. Laura was born on August 29, 1951, in Paterson, New Jersey, but has called Matthews, NC home for the last 40 years. Laura was a graduate of Madonna College in Livonia, Michigan, where she met her beloved husband, Brian. Laura and Brian were married for 44 years. Together they raised three children, Scott, Kurt, and Megan; as well as many faithful dogs. Laura is preceded in death by her husband, Brian; son, Scott; brother, Kevin; and her parents, Mae and Thomas. The family rejoices that they are all reunited in heaven. Laura is survived by her brothers Ronnie and Gerard; sister, Colleen; son, Kurt Newlin and his wife, Kimberly; daughter, Megan Rodgers and her husband, Mickey; and her grandchildren Kayson and Kenzie Newlin, who she cherished so dearly. Laura spent her free time binge-watching NCIS; cheering for Tar Heel basketball, Panthers football; and of course, cleaning her already pristine house. Laura was also a faithful Christian. She would attend multiple churches services in one weekend, as she could not choose just one. Laura lived her life dedicated to caring for others. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and preschool teacher. Those who knew her remember her contagious laughter, and her selfless spirit. The hole left by her absence will be impossible to fill. A celebration of her life will be held at Matthews United Methodist Church on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 12:00 pm. Please consider wearing her trademark favorite color of purple.