Laura May Sabilia-Hotelling Obituary
We bid farewell to Laura May Sabilia-Hotelling of Niantic, Connecticut, born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 22, 2025 at the age of 92. Laura touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her brother William Graham of Van Buren, AR.; and her daughter Autumn. She is survived by: her husband Palmer Sabilia; her siblings, Jimmy Graham of Hackett, AR, Carl Graham of Van Buren, AR, Bobby Graham of Tonitown, AR., Marilyn Hollis of Van Buren, AR and Patsy Poff of Check, VA; her children, Mark Sabilia (Jamie) of Waterford, CT, Nicholas Sabilia (Erin) of Niantic, CT., Kim Gearing (Chris) of Old Lyme, CT and Andrea Kelly of Salem, CT.; and her grandsons, Mike (Juli), Matt (Noel), Nick Jr. and Jeff Cramer (Lexi).
Visitation was held on Sunday, November 30th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons East Lyme Funeral Home (48 Grand St, Niantic, CT 06357). A funeral service was held on Monday, December 1st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
