Laura Laurila Artis, age 72 of Lumberton, N.C. passed away Friday, March 29, 2019 at Pruitt Health of Dillon, S.C.

Ms. Artis was born March 2, 1947 in Marquette, MI. She was a Math and Science Supervisor with the Public Schools of Robeson County.

She was preceded in death by her father, Felix Laurila.

She is survived by her mother Edna Manniko of Marquette, MI; a daughter, Valerie Gabriel of Fairmont; two brothers, Marvin Laurila of Marquette, MI. and Melvin Laurila of Lexington, KY.; one sister, Linnea Laurila of Westcliffe, CO; two grandchildren, Torey Gabriel and Kayleigh Gabriel; two great grandchildren, Tristan Gabriel and Trenton Gabriel.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the LAP Program of the Public Schools of Robeson County 4320 Kahn Dr. Lumberton, N.C. 28358.

All Services are private.