LORIDA - Laurie Ann Freeman-Gray, age 39, of Lorida, passed away Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, at her residence. She was born Nov. 26, 1970, to William and Cheryl Freeman. She moved to Lorida in 1995, coming from Okeechobee. Laurie enjoyed arts, crafts, reading, natural history and pets. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ross Anthony Freeman. She is survived by her loving husband of 16 years, Paul Gray; and parents, William and Cheryl Freeman. In addition she is survived by her loving pets, six cats, three dogs, two goats, a tortoise, and a pet squirrel. Memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at the Buxton Funeral Home Chapel, 110 NE 5th Street, Okeechobee. All arrangements are entrusted to the loving care of the Buxton Funeral Home and Crematory, 110 NE 5th Street, Okeechobee, FL. On-line condolences may be made at www.buxtonfuneralhome.com.