Nellie Laughlin

October 20, 1935 - October 14, 2019

Nellie Ann Laughlin, 83, of Henryetta, passed away on October 14, 2019. Nellie was born on October 20, 1935 in Henryetta, OK to Willie and Emma Hughes. After graduating from Henryetta High, Nellie married her one true love, Don, in 1955. Throughout the early years of their marriage, Nellie supported Don’s military career in the Airforce, while moving throughout the country. In order to be closer to family, Don & Nellie moved back to Henryetta to help open the Laughlin Grocery Store. After raising her family, Nellie opened her own Merle Norman store, where she retired in 2017 after 39 years. In her free time, Nellie enjoyed drinking coffee with friends at the Colonial and spending time with her grandchildren. From train trips to cruises, fairs to parades, Nana did it up big! Nana is proceeded in death by her parents and sisters Grace White and Lavada Henderson. Nellie is survived by her husband, Don Laughlin; daughter, Terri Thompson and husband Rick; son, Mike Laughlin and wife Lisa; grandchildren, Brandi Bland and husband James; Reid Thompson and wife Whitney; CJ Laughlin and wife Ashley; Lance Laughlin and Wes Laughlin; two great grandchildren, Isabelle Bland and Beau Thompson, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 17th, 2019 at 11:00 am at Rogers Funeral Home Chapel in Henryetta, OK, with Jack Vance officiating. The viewing will be held on Wednesday, October 16th from 6-8pm at Rogers Funeral Home.