Laura Jean (Hanson) Peck

Decatur ~ Laura Peck, with family by her side, entered eternal life on May 6, 2016. "For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."  She moved to her new home at age 56 while at All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth.

Laura was born on February 11, 1960 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to her dear parents, Gene and Judith Hanson.  She lived in South Dakota until her move to Texas in 1981 with her sister.

As a young adult Laura confessed Jesus as her Lord and Savior.  Her life was guided by the Lord being ordained in 2003 and ministering in the jails and prisons.  A disciple of Christ, evangelism was her calling leading many to receive Jesus.

Laura has worked alongside her sister and dear friends (“I didn't find my friends; the good God gave them to me.”)  35 years teaching/directing children at Wellspring Christian Academy in Denton. "Train up a child in the way they should go, and they will not depart from it."  She has left a legacy...years that have greatly blessed her as well!

On April 22, 2011 Laura married her beloved husband, Jeff Peck. Though the years have been short, the timing was correct.  A man after God's own heart. Enjoyment multiplied with the addition of their dog Luther.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Peck, cherished siblings:  Judene Hanson of Decatur, Harlow Hanson and wife Ronda of Madison, Nebraska and their children Ryan, Brandon, Jordan, and Morgan Hanson.

If you want to remember Laura, be sure to borrow from her.  Borrow faith, hope, and love. Borrow courage, humility, and integrity. Borrow her Christian example of the unseen values of the soul. Borrow her confidence in the living God and her loyalty to the triumphant Christ.  Then indeed your days will be filled with strength.

Funeral services and a celebration of life were held at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 10th with Pastor Allen Bates officiating. Interment was in Sycamore Cemetery.

"The Lord sets apart for himself he who is godly." (Psalms 4:3)

Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home, Decatur, Texas, 940-627-5959

www.hawkinsfuneralhome.com