Judy Faye Poore Laird., 78, of Laurel, Mississippi, gained her wings and went to be with our Heavenly father Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones in Laurel, Mississippi. She was born, September 29, 1947, to William and Ella Poore in Jasper County, Mississippi.

Judy was known for her extravagant cooking skills and was a God fearing woman. Anyone that ever come in contact with her that was going through a hard time was guaranteed to be given a hug and a hand in prayer. She attended Life Church for many years until her health declined and she was unable to attend services in person. But, she still stayed plugged into her church family by viewing on the television. She is no longer suffering and is rejoicing with her loved ones lost on Earth. We live on knowing that we all will see Judy again in heaven one day and family appreciates all prayers and condolences during this hard time.

Phillipians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord, always. I will say it again. Rejoice!” Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, Mississippi.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel and the Burial will follow in Moss Memory Gardens.

Bro. Jacob McKenzie will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, James Owen Laird Jr., daughter, Melissa Karen Laird; parents, William “Billy” and Ella Fair Boone Poore, great-granddaughter, Emerlynn Renae Welch, brother, John Stanley Poore, sister in-law, Gladys Nell Poore, brother in-laws, Joe Larry Shelby and Buddy Flowers. 

Survivors include her; son, William “ Kevin”Laird (Shawn Creel); grandson, Miles Merrell; granddaughters, Megan Yarbrough and Autumn Laird; great granddaughters, Raeanna Merrell and Oaklynn Yarbrough; great grandson, River James Yarbrough, sister, Betty Ann Shelby and sister in-law, Betty Flowers a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her Family and Friends.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com