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Lauraetta McBride Edgar

Lauraetta McBride Edgar

  • May 22, 1930 - January 24, 2012
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
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“Dear Lauraetta's Family, I was so sorry to hear of the death of your mother and grandmother. Lauraetta and your Dad were two of the first people...Read More » ”
1 of 22 | Posted by: Jaye Donato - Boston, MA - Friend

“Brenda, we are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief. ”
2 of 22 | Posted by: Mike and Karen Ortega - Maumelle, AR

“Dear Brenda, Gail and family, I was so saddened to learn of your Mother's passing. Lauraetta was a gem! There are few people we meet in life who...Read More » ”
3 of 22 | Posted by: Todd Carter - Nashville , TN

“During a visit to Illinois when leaving Lauraette said "all you yankees come down and see us sometime". It was priceless! My grandmother was Irene...Read More » ”
4 of 22 | Posted by: Janet Baldwin - Belleville, IL

“Mommoosh I love and miss you dearly. I know you are having a blast in Heaven with everyone. ”
5 of 22 | Posted by: Jillian Chapman - AR

“When I turned 26 I expressed to Mrs. Edgar that I was concerned that life was passing me by. She laughed and said, "Life doesn't even begin until...Read More » ”
6 of 22 | Posted by: Cretia Gaines

“I met Lauraetta through her sister Ethel many years ago. I will always remember her caring and loving support of her family in this area. Her life...Read More » ”
7 of 22 | Posted by: Gladys Boisseau - Belleville, IL

“May happy memories carry you through this sad time. Lauraetta and I first shared a business relationship but this carried us into friendship. Kay...Read More » ”
8 of 22 | Posted by: Sue Smith - AR - Friend

“Brenda, What a beautiful tribute to your mother; she must have been an exceptional individual. My deepest sympathy is extended to you and your...Read More » ”
9 of 22 | Posted by: Ginny Fetzek Dowling - Carrollton, TX

“I sure am going to miss you, Lauraetta! ”
10 of 22 | Posted by: Paige Swiney - Heath, TX

“Dear Brenda and Family, No one I ever met exemplified "service above self" more than Lauraetta! She was 100% giver, and an example to us all. ...Read More » ”
11 of 22 | Posted by: Rita Mitchell-Harvey - AR

“Dear Brenda, Kathy, Gail & families, I was saddened to read of your mother's death in this morning's paper. What a wonderfully energetic and...Read More » ”
12 of 22 | Posted by: Ruthie Huncke Holland - AR

“Our Mother, Selma Koenig, lived next door to Lauraetta until she passed away last February. Lauraetta was always so friendly to my sister, my...Read More » ”
13 of 22 | Posted by: Ellie Koenig Moore - AR

“I had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Edgar one time in the Little Rock Airport. We were both catching a plane and were sitting next to each other in a...Read More » ”
14 of 22 | Posted by: Davin Rainey - Conway, AR

“I had the pleasure of meeting Lauretta a number of times many years ago and she always appeared to have such a true zest for life. My deepest...Read More » ”
15 of 22 | Posted by: Jimmy Nelson - Little Rock, AR

“Kathy, Gail,Brenda ,Ricky & Tony, I deepest thoughts go out to you and all your family. Lauraetta was a terrific lady, whom was always in a...Read More » ”
16 of 22 | Posted by: Janice Rogers Wilkerson - TX

“Have not seen Mrs. Edgar in quite a while but always will remember her smile and that twinkle in her eyes. Our families grew up together and we send...Read More » ”
17 of 22 | Posted by: Greg Hart - Little Rock, AR

“Our Community and Lauraetta's Church have suffered a loss almost as grave as Lauraette's family's loss. Our prayers reach out to this wonderful lady...Read More » ”
18 of 22 | Posted by: Charlie Cook - Little Rock, AR

“Dear Family, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to each and every one of you during this difficult time. Aunt Lauraetta had such a loving, warm and...Read More » ”
19 of 22 | Posted by: Nancy McBride - Edwardsville, IL

“The hole in my heart left by one of the most wonderful women I have been luck enough to know will never be filled. She was my mentor, my confident,...Read More » ”
20 of 22 | Posted by: Kay Werninger - Little Rock, AR

“LAURAETTA WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND EMPLOYER. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER GREAT KINDNESS AND PERSONAL ATTENTION SHE SHOWED ALL OF US THAT WORKED...Read More » ”
21 of 22 | Posted by: ELIJAH AND DONNA MITCHELL - AR

“Dear Family, I am so sorry to hear about Lauraetta's passing. What a great friend! She was such an example and always encouraged everyone. I...Read More » ”
22 of 22 | Posted by: Coni Gibson and Mike Black - CO


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Lauraetta McBride Edgar
Age: 81
"Irish-Catholic"
In the very best sense of those terms, Lauraetta Edgar was as Irish and as Catholic as they come.
What was a remarkable and exuberantly- lived life ended January 24 but her exemplary achievements and contributions in numerous fields and endeavors will continue to serve and inspire this and future generations.
Lauraetta was born in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois in 1930, one of eight children of Arthur and Laura Hayden McBride, all of whom preceded her in death as well as did her husband of 41 years, Rayburn J. Edgar, son, Randy Anthony Edgar, and great-grandson, Henry Arthur Kent.
Family, Faith and Friends were core to what Lauraette Edgar based her priorities upon. She is survived by four children: Brenda Kent (Terry), Kathy Hayden Houle(John), Gail Clayton (Raymond), Rick Edgar (Janet). She is also survived by grandchildren: Christopher Kent (Erika), Brian Kent (Rebekah), Michael Kent (Nicole), Anthony Govia (Dede), Peter Govia, Laura Govia (Erica), Randolph Clayton, Jillian Chapman (William), Nicholas Edgar (Belinda), and Miranda Edgar.
Great grandchildren: Evan Kent, Ethan Kent, Madeleine Govia, Nelson Govia, Graham Govia, Cecelia Marie Kent, and Audrey Rose Kent.
In 1973, Lauraetta and her husband founded Star Bolt and Screw Co. located in North Little Rock. She excelled as a business woman and remained active in the company to the end. In 1995 she was selected by the National Association of Women Business Owners as Arkansas Woman Business Owner of the Year. In 1999 she was selected Small Business Administration's Women in Business Advocate of the Year Award and National Association of Women Business Owners Bridge Builders Award. She was a member of both the North Little Rock and Little Rock Chambers of Commerce.
Her community, church and cultural involvement included: Downtown Rotary Club 99 in which she was a Paul Harris Fellow, St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center Auxiliary, CARTI Auxiliary (Board member), UAMS College of Nursing Dean's Award, National Women Business Owners Corporation, Southwest Certification Committee, National Association of Women Business Owners – Lifetime member since 1992, Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Guild (Life member), UALR Friends of the Arts, Catholic Business Women's Club of Greater Little Rock, Christ the King Catholic Church (Charter member), Papal Order of the Equestrian Order of Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulcher, Serra Club of Greater Little Rock (Past president), Christ the King Honduras Mission.
Typically, Lauraetta pursued hobbies and diverse interests with equal gusto. She travelled the world with friends and family, including pilgrimages to religious sites, two presidential inaugurations and a transcontinental flight on the British Concord. She was an accomplished ballroom dancer, an avid golfer and a lifelong bridge player.
An Irish Wake will be held at Christ the King Family Catholic Church, January 27 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm followed by a rosary service. A funeral Mass will be con-celebrated by and Fr. Ernest Hardesty and Msgr. Francis Malone Saturday, January 28 at 2 pm at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment will be at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Belleville, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to the Randy Anthony Edgar Burse at St. John's Catholic Center, 2500 No. Tyler St. Little Rock, AR 72207
Arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main, 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.