Laura began her teaching career at Scott Central School in Forest, Mississippi, teaching elementary music, choir and piano. Moving to Monticello, Arkansas, in 1975 to follow her husband and support his teaching career, she taught piano and worked as a secretary at MonArk Boat Company. Frank and Laura had an opportunity to teach together at the Hermitage School District for three years before she accepted the choir director position with the Warren School District, where she remained for the next 25 years. During her tenure at Warren, she produced many outstanding choirs. Several of her students attended college on voice scholarships, while a number also chose education, inspired by her work in the classroom. For 25 years, Laura also directed the high school Junior Class play, usually a musical. For many of her students, their fondest memories of school came from acting, singing and dancing in her play productions.
Laura was a Past President of the Monticello Music Club and served in leadership positions with the Arkansas Federation of Music Clubs.
Laura was the long-time organist at her beloved First Presbyterian Church in Monticello. She also served as an Elder and was active in the life of her church. In retirement, she enjoyed gardening, reading, keeping house and traveling.
Laura passed from this life on February 20, 2024, at Arkansas Hospice Inpatient Center, in Little Rock, following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Winfred J (Joe) Cobb and her brother, George Cobb.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Ferguson; two sons, Adam Ferguson and Gary Stuart Ferguson, all of Monticello; a beautiful and loving granddaughter, Swayzee Ferguson, of Colfax, Louisiana; her mother, Marjorie Cobb; and a brother, David Cobb, both of Eupora, Mississippi; and a sister, Virginia Ellen (Ginga) McLaughlin, of Natchez, Mississippi.
Visitation with the family will be Friday, February 23, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 821 North Main Street, in Monticello, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 24. Internment will be in Oakland Cemetery following the service.
The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, a memorial donation be made to Arkansas Hospice Foundation, First Presbyterian Church of Monticello, or a charity of your choice.
Condolences(8)
Susan Raye McBride
Mathiston, MS Saturday, February 24, 2024 I al so sorry for your loss. The family is in my prayers.Yancy Box
Oklahoma City, OK Thursday, February 22, 2024 š¼ Very sweet lady, always there to help. šµ My thoughts and prayers for the family. š¶Tina Towler Earvin
HOT SPRINGS, AR Wednesday, February 21, 2024 She was such a sweet lady an a wonder choir director she will be missed much love to her family.Tekeila Rawls
Monticello, AR Wednesday, February 21, 2024 My condolences and prayers to the Ferguson family! Adam, the class of 1994 give our deepest condolences to you. We are always there for you.Scott Quimby
Stuttgart, AR Tuesday, February 20, 2024 I was a Warren Jr. High Choir Student of hers. I am so sorry to read of her passing. I went to college with a vocal emphasis and am a Music minister. I am grateful for my time in her choir. I will be praying for your family.Clarissa mcghan
Fordyce, AR Tuesday, February 20, 2024 She will be missed by everyone that knew her she was my choir teacher on high school I loved going to her class and loved to learn and new song to sing sheReba
, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 Iām so deeply sorry to hear this. She was a very special person, and will be missed by so many. Sending prayers for family and friends and all that she touched.Clarissa mcghan
Fordyce, AR Tuesday, February 20, 2024 She will be missed by everyone that knew her she was a great choir teacher I love having her has a choir teacher when I was in high school