Laura Grace Young Cavenaugh, age 83, of Wallace left this earthly life for her eternal rest on Saturday, December 15, 2012 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born March 5, 1929 in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Winford Albert Young and Melva Lucy Register Young Robinson. She was also predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Vernon Roberson Cavenaugh, Sr. and son, George Gaylor Cavenaugh.

Surviving to cherish her memory is her loving children, Vernon Cavenaugh, Melva Grace Parker and husband, Ronnie and Ann Cavenaugh, all of Wallace; grandchildren, Shanon Ray Cavenaugh, Adam Jerome Cavenaugh (Anh), Amanda Smith Cavenaugh, George Michael Cavenaugh (Emily), Gregory Allen Cavenaugh (Julie) and Sabrina Grace Cottle (Chris); great grandchildren, Dalton Ray Cavenaugh, Cortney Lynn Cavenaugh, Asher Roberson-Hoa Cavenaugh, Michael Grant Farabee, Mollie Kate Cavenaugh, Joshua Braedon Cottle and Lauren Grace Cottle; great-great grandchildren, Savannah Nicole Farabee, Kaylee Lynn Farabee and Colton Louis Farabee; brother, Wayne Robinson, Sr. and numerous relatives and friends.

Grace was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and sister. She was a woman of uncommon character, beauty and grace; and to those who knew her, "an instrument of God's love on this earth." Grace enjoyed flowers and cooking. She took great pride in baking her delicious chocolate pies and deserts at Christmas time. To know Grace was to love her, She was a lady in every sense of the word. Everyone who knew Grace knew she was a dedicated Christian and her life was an example to everyone around her. She will surely be missed but cherished memories of her will forever remain in our hearts.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel.

Burial will follow in Cavenaugh Cemetery, Wallace.

Casketbearers will be Joe Thomas, George Young, Milton Wells, Billy Strickland, Dalton Ray Cavenaugh and George Michael Cavenaugh.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00pm, one hour prior the funeral service at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home.

The family would like to extend their special thanks to Becky Peyton, home nurse and special friend, for her endless hours of help and support; to Professional Health Care Nursing Company and the PCU Nurses at New Hanover Regional Medical Center for the wonderful care given to their mother. Your compassion will never be forgotten.

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Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel.

Visitation: 1:00 to 2:00pm, one hour prior the funeral service at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home.