Laurie Ann Mazza
Posted By Lake Shore Funeral Home On August 7, 2023 @ 11:01 am In Obituaries | 7 Comments
Laurie Ann Mazza passed away August 2, 2023
Visitation: 6—8PM, Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel
Laurie Ann Mazza was born Laurie Ann Farmer, December 12, 1964 in Waco, Texas. Laurie was the third child of Henry and Martha Farmer. She was raised in Waco and lived here all her life.
Laurie went to Waco High School and McLennan Community College and graduated with a Cosmetology Degree in 1990. She worked for Waco Center for Youth from 1985 to 2021 as an Admissions Coordinator. Over the years, Laurie also worked for: Del Taco, Dillard’s, Target, various hair berdasheries and multiple other secondary jobs in childcare, sales, teaching, business and homemaking.
In 1974-1975 Laurie met Rickey at Lake Waco Elementary and they were married about 25 years later. Eventually they had 3 children, Rickey, James and Zackery. This year, Laurie and Rickey celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary while she was battling cancer in the Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Waco, Texas.
Laurie was very active in the community, she served as a PTA President, Vice President, officer and volunteered in the classroom and at numerous school functions. She devoted many hours to her children’s sports while coaching, assisting, being a team mother and a super supportive fan. Laurie was trained in CPR and certified in first aid. She was known for her exquisite love of her family; always being ready with kind words and a helping hand; having a positive attitude and sweet smile. She loved the Lord and every day she woke up with a resolve to improve her family’s life and make the world a better place.
Laurie was preceded in death by her parents, Henry E. Farmer, Sr. and Martha Farmer; her paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Nellie Farmer; uncle, Johnny and aunt Mary Farmer; maternal grandfather, Robert E. Locke; uncle Douglas Lock; grandparents, Jim and Stella May; aunt Betsy Snelson; brother in-law, Robert Bohannan; nephew, Michael Bohannan; and cousin Keith Betts.
Laurie was survived by her husband of 33 years, Rickey (Rick) Mazza II; sons, Rickey Mazza III and wife Michelle, James Mazza and wife Katie, and Zackery Mazza; brothers-in-laws, Chance and Shane Mazza; great-aunt, Linda Mazza Shelosky; brothers, Larry Farmer and wife Kathy, and Henry E. Farmer, Jr. and wife Lauren; sisters, Jenny Bohannan and Tracie Farmer Roe and husband Robert; nieces, Trish Bohannan Booth, Shelbie Taylor and husband Cody, and Tori Roe; nephews, Zane Roe, and Henry E. Farmer, III; as well as numerous cousins, great nieces, and nephews.
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So sorry for your loss prayers to you and family
I will truly miss you Ms. Mazza! I met you at Baylor Scott and White when I would come take your order made you a hat to try to keep a smile on your face never knew your condition and didn’t care to know I was just happy to be able to do something good for someone! I kept in contact with Zack the whole time! Rest easy my love
Shavette Mackey
You will always be in my heart
My sincere condolences to the Mazza and Farmer families. Laurie was beautiful inside and out. May the Lord give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
I am absolutely devastated! Laurie was a best friend & like a sister to me. I am glad she is out of pain. She went through so much. She was the toughest person I know. She & I had some great years working together! We have laughed & cried together. So many memories I will always have. My heart goes out to Rick & sons. I love you guys & send prayers to you.
I am so sorry that the world has lost such a bright light. Laurie touched so many lives and she will live on in the memories of many… thank you for being my friend and loving me, I will never forget you! How lucky we were to be a part of your life.
My condolences to the Mazza family and Farmer family. May your grey skies shine again, sending light thru my love. Find comfort in her memories.
Hey My Classmate/Brother
In Psalm 121:1-2 it says I will lift up my eyes to the hills-From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. I am praying for you and your family. Just remember you will always be in prayers and love you.
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My condolences to the family may God strengthen you all. My name is MalleryTuck Sr we came out of old Waco High in 19 83. She will be truly missed.