Gloria Jane Burchett Laurent, 88, of Russellville, passed away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025 at her home. She was born in Adairville on April 11, 1937 to the late Gene Edgar Burchett and Goldie Mae Allen Burchett. She was member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She spent her life enjoying and raising her family. She was an artist that loved painting, crafting and sewing.
Along with her parents, she was preceded by her husband, James Elbert Laurent, eight brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by her son, James Laurent of Adairville; her daughters, Theresa Laurent Smotherman and husband Joe of Russellville, Judy Laurent Hall and husband Dan of Bowling Green, Sue Laurent Statton and husband Bob of Russellville, Mary Denise Laurent Poe and husband Karl of Elkton, Lisa Laurent of Russellville, and Laura Laurent Ramsey and husband Scott of Auburn; her sisters, Bonnie Noe and husband Frank of Olmstead and Barbara Rogers and husband Oscar of Elkton; and her 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass for Gloria Jane Burchett Laurent will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Ken Mikulcik officiating. Visitation at the church on Saturday will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the service time.
There will be a time of fellowship after the Mass at the Parish Center.
Summers and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society or Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 296 West Sixth Street, Russellville, KY 42276.