Laura Gaynell Ward Hewitt Harville Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Laura Gaynell Ward Hewitt Harville (Burlington, North Carolina). Laura, born on September 17, 1940, passed away on August 1, 2026. 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 parents, David Ward and Nellie Ward; her son Jeff Hewitt; her children-in-law, Robin Hewitt and Allen Leigh; and her siblings, Joan Strader and Carroll Ward.

She is survived by: her daughters, Barbara Hewitt Leigh and Dana Hewitt (Bradley Barber); her grandchildren, Kristin Myers (Ryan), Fallon Leigh, Bryan Leigh and David Leigh; her great grandchildren, Morgan Leigh, Josiah Leigh, Jackson Justice, Aayden Leigh, Stephen Myers, Layla Ricardez, Taylor Leigh, Lilly Smith, Chloe Smith and Chase Leigh; her great great grandchild Avianna Leigh; and her siblings, Linda Rainey, Janet Roberts, Pamela Faircloth and David Ward.