Barrow County GaArchives Obituaries.....Loftin, Lauren Kate June 27, 2006
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Madison County Journal, 6 Jul 2006
Lauren Kate Loftin, 24, of Bethlehem, died Tuesday, June 27, 2006, following 
complications resulting from her long battle with Friedrich’s Ataxia.

Born in Warner Robins, she was the daughter of Bob and Judy Hill Loftin of 
Bethlehem. She attended Bethlehem Elementary, Winder-Barrow Middle School, and 
graduated from Winder-Barrow High School in 2000. She attended Athens 
Technical College completing her internship with The Barrow County News and 
graduated in 2005 with a degree in marketing.

After being named Ms. Junior Wheelchair Georgia in 2003, she remained active 
in the Ms. Georgia Wheelchair Pageant events. She was also active in the 
National Ataxia Foundation within its Georgia and Atlanta Support Groups.

Survivors in addition to her parents include a brother, Will T. Loftin, 
Atlanta, and his fiancé, Jenne Plymill; a sister, Marie Looney, Bethlehem; 
paternal grandmother, Vera Still Loftin; uncles and aunts, Mark S. and Anita 
Loftin, Marietta, and Terry and Nancy Feltman, Griffin.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 1, at the Smith Memory Chapel with 
Pastor Arlene Smith officiating. A private burial was held at Carter Hill 
Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Friedrich’s Ataxia Research Alliance, 
P.O. Box 1424, Williamsville, NY 14231-1424; National Ataxia Foundation, 2600 
Fernbrook Lane, Suite 119, Minneapolis, MN 55447-4752; or The Emory Ataxia 
Center, 1365-A Clifton Road, NE, Room A-1217, Department of Neurology, 
Atlanta, GA 30322.
Smith Funeral Home, Athens, was in charge of arrangements.

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