Lady Laura Parsons McNair, 100 years old, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina died on June 16, 2026.
Laura, daughter of Vertie Elma Shepherd and William Garvie Parsons, is the loving widow of Louis Benjamin McNair who died on 21st October 2011. They were married in York, South Carolina on 26th of September 1942.
Laura loved antiques, fishing, baking, and gardening. She came from Royalty. Her lineage traces to Magna Carta Baron,Henry De Bohun, and other lines include direct descendants of King Edward 1st and Charlemagne.
She is a member of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution and National Society of Colonial Dames XVII Century.
She is survived by the following:
Daughter, Lady Lynn Elizabeth McNair Leisy husband, William Davis Leisy
Grandson, William Davis Leisy, Jr wife, Catherine Ferreira
Granddaughter, Heather Bassett Leisy, husband, Rich Messenger
Great Grandchildren, Archer and Coral Messenger
Daughter, Lady Linda Jean McNair Misenheimer
Grandson, Richard Allen Misenheimer wife, Dena
Great Grandchildren, Chase and McKenzie Misenheimer
Grandson, Chris Anthony Misenheimer wife, Yuko
Great Grandsons, Cy and Hal
Daughter deceased, Laura Ann McNair Wilson husband, Henry Scales Wilson
Granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Wilson Bell husband, Jason
Great Grandchildren, Charlie, Hunter and Lauren Bell
Granddaughter Emily Laura Wilson Rhodes
Great Grandchildren, Shyanne, Matthew, Catherine and Cassidy
Son deceased, Lord David Louis McNair
Lady Laura Parsons McNair will be missed by family and friends. She is grateful for her loving and devoted caregiver, Tonya Bradley who she called “MOMMA”.
Graveside service will be held at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church, 239 Champion Mt Pleasant Rd, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Condolences can be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.