Laura Omega Sterling, 87, of Unionville, formerly of Milan, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at the Putnam County Care Center in Unionville, Missouri.
Laura was born on March 7, 1936, in rural Browning, Missouri to William Glen and Frances (Tucker) Swearengen. On February 28, 1961, she married Bobby Neal Sterling, and he preceded her in death in 2007. Also, preceding Laura were her parents, a daughter in infancy Cornellea Sterling, brother, Wayne Swearengen, and sister Joan Hagen.
She is survived by one daughter, Martha Sterling of Unionville, Missouri, brother, Bob (Nola) Swearengen of Browning, Missouri, sister-in-law, Gladys Swearengen of Bettendorf, Iowa, brother-in-law, Elvin Hagen of Higginsville, Missouri, and several nieces and nephews..
A graveside service for Laura will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Asbury Cemetery northwest of Milan, Missouri. Ruschmeier-Smith Funeral Home in Milan is handling arrangements.