Laurie Rene Pendergrass, 51, of Willard, MO, passed away on 18 April 2021.

She was born to parents Jean Noreen Patterson and Oral LaVaughn Collyott, on 18 August 1969 in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Laurie was a devoted mother and grandmother to her three daughters: Leslie Nicole Emerson, Sharee Michelle Pendergrass, Arianna Marie Cooney, and grandchildren: Bella, Beck and Bryce Emerson, and Jaxson and Ryker Hilburn.

She was an active member of her church, book club and member of the Willard Park Board. Laurie truly enjoyed short drives and long road trips, fishing, camping, volunteering and spending time with her family. A favorite day would be reading a good book or crocheting in her comfy housecoat and slippers.

Laurie is survived by Mother and Step Father - Jean Noreen Stokes and David Higginbotham, Step Mother - Deborah Collyott, Brother - Stephen & Mindy Collyott and family, Brother - Joseph & Sara Collyott and family, Daughters: Leslie & Erick Emerson and family, Sharee Pendergrass and family, and Arianna Cooney.

She was preceded in death by Oral LaVaughn Collyott - Father.

The family has entrusted James River Church North Campus with the arrangements. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for April 23, 2021 3:00pm at 3225 N. Farm Road 123 Springfield Mo. 65803. A reception will follow.