Laura May Corbett-Hurston

Laura Corbett-Hurston passed away April 3, 2024, at the age of 71. Laura was a resident of Covington, Louisiana but was born in Fitchburg Massachusetts and lived most of her life in Middleboro Massachusetts. She was born to Paul Kujanpaa and Ethel Kujanpaa on August 16, 1952. 

She is preceded in death by her father Paul Kujanpaa and her first husband James L. Corbett Jr. 

Laura is survived by her loving husband James (Jay) T. Hurston III, her mother Ethel Kujanpaa, her children Jeremy W. Corbett, and wife Natalia Corbett, Benjamin J. Corbett, Angela Rodriguez and Aaliyah Corbett, her nine grandchildren, Kaylee Corbett, Karis Corbett, Aaliyah Corbett, Andrew Corbett, Bre'bella Rodriguez, Kazhmere Rodriguez, Kabreigha Goracio, Reece Corbett, Ryan Corbett and Max Corbett, her siblings William Kujanpaa and wife Diane Kujanpaa, Lois Chamberlain and husband Stephen Chamberlain, Stephen Kujanpaa and wife Charlene Kujanpaa and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Laura was a humble, joyful servant of God. Over the years she was a member of West Bridgewater Baptist Church, First Congregational Church of Middleboro, Central Congregational Church of Middleboro in Massachusetts and most recently Church of The King in Mandeville, Louisiana. She also taught Sunday school and was involved in youth programs throughout her life. Laura lived her faith in words, deeds, and actions throughout her life and, consequently, touched many people with her presence.

Laura was also known and loved by her many clients and coworkers as a beautician and hairdresser.  She was the co-owner of Added Attractions Haircare in Middleboro Massachusetts where she truly enjoyed going to work every day and was blessed to have her close friends Jeanne Freitas and Michelle Rijo Gullbrants as her business partners. 

 Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at Bagnell & Son Funeral Home at 75212 (Hwy) Lee Road in Covington, Louisiana on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation from 12:00 p.m. until service time.  An additional Memorial Service will be held at Central Congregational Church in Middleboro Massachusetts on Saturday June 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM.  The service will be followed by a time of fellowship and a meal in the Fellowship Hall.  

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