Laura Caroline Carbray, 64, of Plainfield, Illinois, passed away on October 31, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Born on March 28, 1960, Laura dedicated her life to her family and faith.

Laura graduated from Hinsdale South High School in 1978 and later earned her Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from Illinois State University. On July 18, 1987, she married Patrick Carbray in Darien, Illinois. She worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the Elmhurst School District from 1992 until her retirement in 2016, where she was cherished for her dedication to helping many students and families. In 2016, she moved to Holland, Michigan, where Laura and her three children would visit and create fond memories of days enjoyed at the lake. In 2019, Laura returned to Illinois to be close to her children.

A devout Christian, Laura was an active member of Calvary Church of Naperville. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life. Laura's kind, thoughtful, and generous spirit was evident in how she lived her life. She had a passion for music, flowers, and especially her garden, which brought her immense joy and peace.

Laura was a loving and supportive mother to her three children, Ryan, Casey, and Caroline Carbray, who will miss her deeply.

She is survived by her children and mother, Patricia Mariella. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick L. Carbray, and her father, Vincent Borovicka.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 30th, 2024 at Calvary Church in the Chapel, 9s200 State Route 59 in Naperville at 10 am. Laura’s committal service and burial will be on Monday, December 2nd, 2024 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, in Elwood at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Laura’s memory can be made to the CLL Society, which supports the chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma community through patient education, advocacy, and research.

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