Laura Geraldine Lowman Spoerl

Laura Geraldine Lowman Spoerl, 69, of Dahlonega died Saturday June 13, 2009 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.

She was born May 19, 1940 to the late Efford and Nelda Lowman and was also preceded in death by her brother and sister in law, Harold and Dortha Lowman. Laura was a very loving and caring person. She lived over 40 years in Pennsylvania all the while yearning to come home to her beloved brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She and Don were able to fulfill this dream during 2008. They moved her home to Georgia to a beautiful house in Lumpkin County where she used her Southern Charm with only one request, to have a big kitchen. She used this big kitchen to entertain many old friends, many new friends and of course her family. Her home was one of love, grace, hugs, kisses and lots of food. She enjoyed entertaining, listening to Don and his band play bluegrass and gospel music, crocheting and needlepoint. She and Don had traveled the world over the past 17 years visiting several countries where she came home to tell of countless stories and a multitude of photographs for everyone to enjoy. She enjoyed a very happy and full life. At the time of her death, she was a homemaker and an avid gardener. Previously she had been a caregiver to many young and elderly people while living in Pennsylvania. She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Don Spoerl, Dahlonega; children, William Douglas and Jennifer Beth Kurtz, Senoia, GA, Laura â