Penn Yan, NY: Peacefully at home on August 20, 2019 at age 63. Predeceased by her father Harold E. Woodard. Survived by her significant other Edward Tears of Penn Yan; sons, Joseph Bailey of MO and William Bailey of Binghamton; her mother Marion Woodard of Avon; sister Karen Cornell of Hilton; grandchildren, Austin, Julie, Shawn, and Leanna; and her niece Amy Folwell.

Laura was born on February 8, 1956 in Penn Yan, NY.  At her home she spent time enjoying nature, watching the birds and rabbits from the front porch, and tending to her plants and flowers. Laura always enjoyed spending time with family and friends especially picnics and get togethers.

Family and friends are invited to Laura’s Memorial Service on Monday, August 26th, at 3pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 20A, Livonia, NY. Burial will be held privately. Memorial contributions may be made in Laura’s memory to the Sands Cancer Center, 395 West Street, Suite 101, Canandaigua, NY 14424. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com