Laura Gayle McFarland age 52 of Desloge passed away Thursday June 9, 2011 at her residence. She was born January 11, 1959 in Independence, MO. Laura was a member of the New Heights Church. She taught English as a second language and was a Certified Speech Therapist; She loved the piano and stringed instruments and has given concerts in the local area. Laura loved her pets. She was preceded in death by her sister, Kathryn Sue McFarland. She is survived by her parents, Doyle and Rita Townsend McFarland of Desloge. Her brother, Paul McFarland and his wife Christine of O'Fallon, MO. Her neice, Kealy McFarland of O'fallon, MO. Visitation will be Friday, June 10, 2011 from 5-8PM at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Chapel in Desloge. Service will be Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 1PM at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Chapel in Desloge. Interment will be in the St. Francois Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the New Heights Church.Service ScheduleVisitation:Date:Friday June 10, 2011Time:5-8 PMVisitation Location:C.Z. Boyer & Son Chapel in Desloge Service:Date:Saturday June 11, 2011Time:1 PMService Location:C.Z. Boyer & Son Chapel in Desloge