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Bessie (Lee) Leah (Sprague) Laird, 91, of Hoopeston

Bessie (Lee) Leah (Sprague) Laird, 91, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 4:08 PM, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston. She was born February 26, 1932, in Rankin, IL, the daughter of John and Leola (Ellis) Sprague. She married in 1949 to Roy Carlson of Hoopeston. Surviving from this union is one son, Randall Dean Carlson of Fairbanks, AK and one daughter, Lynn Anne Carlson (Rich) Garula of Westlake, OH. She later married Vernon L Laird, Jr on October 14, 1966, at the Central Christian Church in Danville, IL. He proceeded her in death. Surviving is one son, Todd Lewis Laird of Chicago, IL, one stepdaughter, Amanda Jane (Laird) Kuntz and five stepsons, Gregory Steven, Jay Scott, Eric Bruce, Brian Douglas and Lee Griffin Laird.

In addition to her husband, Bessie was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Bruce Alan (Linda) Carlson; six brothers, John (Alice) Sprague, Marvin (Shirley) Sprague, Lauren (Jake) Sprague, Joseph (Edith) Sprague, Ron (Diane) Sprague, and Gene (Linda) Sprague; and one sister, Edna (Sprague) Shmink. She is survived by one sister, Lois Elaine (Sprague) Lytle, a very special niece and friend, Pamela (Tutwiler) Barker, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In her younger days, Bessie (Lee) enjoyed quilting, cooking for and spending time with family, playing bridge, and gardening. She enjoyed reading books and solving puzzles until her final days. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Hoopeston, IL.

A memorial service will be planned at a future date at Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston.

Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com

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