Lalena Ruth "Gidget" Laporte Obituary (1969

Our beloved Gidget was born Lalena Ruth on February 15, 1969. Gidget went home on October 12, 2017 to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, along with her cherished father. Gidget was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, mom and grandmother; a devoted friend and loving wife whose heart was full of life, love and dedication to seeing others happy. Gidget is survived by her husband, John Laporte, daughter, Tiffany Sharp, son, Tyler Sharp, his beloved Kate and their children Karlee, Layne and the expected baby, mother, Elizabeth Jones, sisters, Melvaline Cockerham and husband, David, Brenda Sells and husband, Bill, Ann Sims and husband, Wayne, Virginia Williams and husband, Lonnie, Patsy Waldrop and husband, Barry, brothers, John Zant, Mark Jones and wife, Denise, Jerry Jones and wife, Jan and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and even great-great nieces and nephews. Gidget was preceded in death by her father, Ray Jones, and a host of loved ones. Gidget loved to make crafts, especially for other people. She lived to make friends and cared deeply for people. Family was the most precious thing to her. She will be dearly missed by all those who loved her. Burial will be at Milford Cemetery