Laura Dixon
May 23, 2017
Laura Anne Dixon, 50, passed away on May 23rd 2017 in Gainesville, Florida following a very long courageous battle with cancer and cancer complications. Laura was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL on March 16th, 1967, and was the youngest of two children born to Marsha A. and Jack O. Krell. Laura was a cheerleader at Interlachen High School and graduated in 1985. Shortly after she had a short stint in the United States Air Force. She worked at Shands Hospital and then for The Alachua County court system.
Laura enjoyed anything that had to do with the beach, cooking, baking and loved to plant and watch her flowers grow. She loved the 80’s and still kept in touch with many of her classmates from high school. Her favorite music groups were the Beatle’s and anything that had to do with John, Paul, Ringo and George and she also loved Prince. Laura was a devoted mother to Ryan L. Dixon and called Melrose, FL her home.
Laura is preceded in death by Maternal Grandparents Robert J. and Marcella Pelleteri ,Sr. and Paternal Grandparents Julia and Oaks Krell.
Laura is survived by her mother Marsha A. Krell, Gainesville, FL, her father John O. ( Jack ) Krell ( Darlene ), Brooksville, FL, her son Ryan L. Dixon and his girlfriend Sarah Herd, Davie, FL, her sister Sharon L. ( Shari ) Kempton and her husband Jeffrey D. Kempton, Archer, FL, her nephew Cory D. Kempton, Archer, FL, her niece Jenna L. Kempton, Archer, FL, her companion Shane Townsend, Melrose, FL, Aunts Joan A. Douglass, Gainesville, FL, Michelle Colesberry, ( Keith ), Hawhorne, FL, Uncle Robert Pelleteri ( Karen ) Hawthorne, FL, and cousins Jody Jerolaman, Hawthorne, FL, David Colesberry ( Jessica ) Hawthorne, FL, Audra Edwards ( Derek ) Hawthorne, FL, and Robbie and Michael Pelleteri, Ohio.
Laura leaves behind her beloved pets, dog Daisy and cat Marley and many loving and devoted friends.
Donations may be made to: Gainesville Pet Rescue 5403 SW Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32608 ( 352 ) - 692-473. The family wishes to extend their gratitude and sympathies to all the wonderful and caring Doctors, P.A’s, Nurses, Lab Technicians and CNA’S that took care of Laura throughout her illness and to all of our family and friends.
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Rest easy laura.. u never gave up and you fought till the end.. May u be at peace now and in comfort. You will be missed by many xoxox
What a good kind woman she was, I am so glad I called her a friend. I’m so sorry for the loss of this light for now.
Rest in Peace, Laurie. You are an amazing courageous young woman who will be missed but never forgotten.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of Laura. My prayers are with you and family.
Just imagine the animals, flowers and love surrounding Laura now in heaven.
May peace be with you and your family, Shari, during this difficult time.
Things will never be the same here on earth without you, Laurie but one day I hope to carry on laughing, reminiscing and sharing stories as we have always done. I believe in my heart I will see you again, Laurie. I love and miss you dearly. Not a day has passed that I haven’t thought of you. Ms. Krell, Sheri & Ryan, I can’t begin to imagine the feelings of loss and sadness you have had endoured. I am so sorry. Prayers to all of you. Thank you for the friend that I shared so many good times with. Laurie was one of a kind and nobody could ever make me laugh and turn a bad day around for me like she could. I will miss her so very much. Much love to all of the family. Dana
Rest in peace. Your positive spirit and smile will be missed by all those you have touched.
Thanks for your friendship. Your ability to make a party, gathering or just a one on one more fun, sometimes without even knowing it is what I will always remember you for.