Laura Lea Tanner, daughter of Lisa Tanner Brewer of Puxico, Missouri and the late Claude Hemby was born on December 30, 1983, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on August 20, 2024, in Puxico, Missouri at the age of 40.

Laura was a member of the Lighthouse Christian Church in Dexter and was a resident of Puxico. She graduated from Puxico High School, then attended the Mingo Job Corp and earned her CNA license from there. She later attended Elite Trucking in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, earned her CDL and had worked for RMC Trucking in Dudley, Missouri. Laura was always up for anything and enjoyed making people laugh. She enjoyed Chinese food, driving and going shopping. She loved spending time with her family, especially her kids and grandchild.

She was engaged to Anthoney Richard of Puxico, Missouri. Mr. Richard survives her.

Along with her fiancé and mother, she is survived by her daughter Janaya Tanner of Puxico, Missouri; by her son Jayceon Tanner of Puxico, Missouri; her grandchild, Tucker Tanner-Harris of Puxico, Missouri; her brother, Jason Tanner of Puxico, Missouri; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Perry and June Richie of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; and by many extended family members and friends.

Other than by her father, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Norman Tanner and Mary Tanner Durall.

Visitation will be held at Lighthouse Christian Church in Dexter on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. A memorial service will then be conducted at Lighthouse Christian Church on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.