I first met Lauren in Dunn , NC when she was a newborn .

Debbie & Larry    I am so very sorry to learn of Lauren’s passing . I am lifting you all up in prayer . May God give you all a peace & comfort that surpasses all understanding. 

In Christ Love 

Deana Purcell 

Nashville ,TN 

I met Lauren soon after we moved in to the neighborhood in 2017. London had bought a popsicle from my kids' stand. (Which my kids did to raise money for Grace Medical Home.  Years later I would connect that Lathan's sister, Brooke, was our intern during college when I worked there).  Further, their last name, "Beacham", is my given middle name.  (Interestingly, I was named after another amazing neighbor where I grew up) .  

Lathan and Lauren love Jesus and so do we.  It was just super easy to really like them from the start.  I always enjoyed talking with Lauren and always wish I saw her more.  This last year she started asking me about London going to Orangewood for middle school.  (I was thrilled as my children attend Orangewood). We are thrilled London is now at school with us and I promised Lauren in the hospital that we would make sure she enjoyed  the school.  I will do all I can to keep that promise! 

In these past days I have had several conversations with our neighbors about Lauren's kindness.  She was so, so kind. One neighbor said "her light could light me up".  I believe that is Jesus he saw in Lauren.  I will miss her--- my neighbor and my friend.   

Our sincere sympathy for the loss of Lauren.  This is not easy but thankful she is at peace.

May God comfort you both and and give you strength for the many days ahead.  You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.