With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Laura Drum (Plattsburgh, New York), who passed away on July 8, 2020 at the age of 71. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Laura Drum to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parent Eleanor Raphael of Cadyville, NY.; her foster mother Olive Welch; and her brother Ronald Raphael. She is survived by : her fiancé John Drum; her siblings, Gary Raphael (Kim), Linda Edwards of Denton, TX, Judy Raphael of Albany, NY and Arlene Wrye (Jeff) of Moors, NY; her foster sister Patty VanValkenburg of Plattsburgh, NY; her children, David Drum (Lorianne), Noah of Malone, NY, Charles Drum (Marcel) of Brunssum, NL and Yvonne Hampton of Plattsburgh, NY; her grandchildren, Lakeiah Rose of Orlando, FL, Darrell Hampton, Gregory Richardson, John Drum (Amy), Veronica Shultz, Shae Drum and Charlize Drum; and her great grandchildren, Ashlynn, Izzabell, Bentley Aviana, Avery and Lexandra.

Due to the current pandemic, face coverings and social distancing will be required during services.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brown Funeral Home Inc.