Laura Davis "Mae" Burlingame.
February 5, 1923 ~ May 22, 2021
Laura Davis (aka Mae) Burlingame passed away May 22. 2021 while in the process of moving from her beloved Mooresville Indiana to North Carolina to be closer to her family. Laura was 98 years old, but her secret to staying young at heart was not thinking of herself as old. She was the daughter of Cecil and Iva (Russell) Davis, both who preceded her in death, along with her sister Marlene Henry. Laura married James "Jim" Burlingame November 14, 1945 and had almost fifty years of a happy life together, prior to Jim’s passing on June 22, 1995.
Having been raised in Winslow, Indiana, Laura attended Lockyear Business College after graduating from Winslow High School in 1941. After marriage, Jim and Laura relocated to Indianapolis prior to building a house in Mooresville in which Laura lived for 65 years. She retired after 20 years from the Superintendent’s office of Mooresville Consolidated Schools. Laura loved to dance, swim, play cards and most of all go shopping. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a member of the Theta Alpha Chi Sorority, Tri Kappa and the Mooresville Birthday Girls. Laura was an avid fan of Indiana University and especially basketball.
A special thank you to her friends, neighbors and relatives who included Laura in many special events and were always available to assist her if the need arose. You all contributed to her happiness and quality of life.
Laura is survived by her son, Steve (Barbara) Burlingame of Asheboro, NC; Grandchildren Bryan Burlingame of Cornelius, NC and Jenne (Mickey) Kendziora of Raleigh, NC. Laura was extremely happy playing with her four Great Grandchildren especially hide and seek, Kate (12) and Lyla (10) Kendziora and Davis (8) and Brooke (6) Burlingame.
Family and Friends will gather for Laura’s Life Celebration Visitation on Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 4-6 p.m. at the Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory; the Memorial Service will follow at 6:00 pm. at the funeral home. Inurnment will be a private family gathering at White Lick Cemetery. While flowers are welcome, memorial contributions may be made to Riley Children Hospital or First United Methodist Church, Mooresville. Visit www.CarliseBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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So sorry to hear of the passing of Laura. What a great lady.
So sorry to hear that Laura has passed away. Always greeted you with a big smile on her face and left you with a smile on your face. She will be missed by many. Maranel Pruden
Laura was an amazing lady who loved life, her precious family and friends, & her beloved INDIANA HOOSIER Basketball! She was also such a tease, & always lit up a room with her smile and humor. Laura has been a dear friend of mine for 50 years. I met her in 1971 when Mr. Curry asked me to come to work at the central office for Mooresville Schools. Laura was his secretary & ran that office like a well oiled machine. We remained dear friends until her sudden passing. When I retired as a Realtor, I was able to enjoy more time with her in the last few years, & I am so thankful for those memories. She was 98 years young & remained vibrant & agile until the last 48 hours of her life. I will miss her & I loved her dearly. Tony & I extend our sincere sympathy to Steve & Barbara & their family whom she loved dearly & spoke of them highly every time we were together. Prayers & comfort to all of you. .
Laura was an amazing lady whom I loved dearly & will miss very much. We have been dear friends for 50 years. She loved her family & friends with all of her heart. You would never call or interrupt her during a Hoosier Basketball game. . She loved her Hoosiers! Laura loved life & enjoyed just having fun! She was 98 years young & was always active & agile her entire life. I am so thankful for her friendship all these years & will treasure those memories. Tony & I extend our deepest sympathy to Steve & Barbara, their children, & grandchildren. Laura loved all of you so much & was proud of each one of you. She spoke of you all the time when we were together. Tony & I look so forward to celebrating Laura’s amazing life on June 10th.
So sorry to hear of our loss of Laura. She was always a joyful positive lady and fun to talk to. She was, of course, in a line of super secretaries at the superintendent’s office and I’m sure they all tried to carry on her legacy. I also enjoyed working with Steve and Barb at Plainfield Schools and she loved to bring we up to date on their lives down in NC. Condolences to her family and friends.
Our love and prayers to Steve and Barb, and most heartfelt sympathy for their loss. Laura was a uniquely exceptional person with enough love and energy for ten people. We were very close–as far back as I can remember. She always made me feel as much loved and totally welcome at her home (where I spent a lot of time over the years) as I did in my own home. She was always cheerful, supportive, loving and full of life! For 55 years, I have actually honked twice every time I pass her home on North Indiana street, as a salute to and signal to Laura that I was thinking of her. Laura never quit, and I never her really saw her slow down. I was blessed to be able to see her a few times in these later years, even though I haven’t been back to my Mooresville home often enough in the last several years. I know no one–really–who brings love and light into every room she enters like she always did. Laura will be missed by so very many….May God welcome her home into His loving care.
Jayne…true, and so eloquently expressed….
Oh I loved this awesome lady so very much. Her and I met later in her life than most. We laughed a lot and made a trip or two with other friends, always a grand time with sweet happy Laura. She definitely is missed already, what a special lady who made the most in her life. She lived a great life in full bloom❤️ Lovingly, Judy Mowery
Laura was an outstanding and fun Mother-in-law. Thank you for all the wonderful comments and memories shared. We both know she is thrilled with all of them, and I know she is happy and celebrating tonight. I only wish she could tell me how fabulous it is….we shared all GOOD news and I miss her.
Condolences to her family