Birth date: Jul 21, 1964 Death date: Dec 31, 2025
Laura Gay Grubbs, age 61, of Mattoon, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. She was born on July 21, 1964, in New Castle, Indiana, to Charles and Lillie (Temples) Ad Read Obituary
Laura and I lived across the street from each other in Villa grove. During our elementary/jr. high school years. Her mom Lillie and my mom Marilyn were good friends as well. One of the things I remember well is Laura's love of Robbie Benson, and the movie Ice castles. We watched it a lot. Laura had the biggest heart I know. Beautiful soul. She was a fierce friend. Loved life, and loved her kids, grandkids. God bless you my friend. You will be so missed.
I went to grade school for many years and rode the bus with Laura in Newman. She was a strong advocate for the underdog even then and never backed down. Wish I had known she was this close all these years. Thoughts and prayers are with all who loved her.
