Ms. Laura Bigham

Age 83

Northport Funeral & Cremation Service family extends our warmest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family of Ms. Laura Bigham. Ms. Bigham passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 in Northport, AL. 

Laura Jane Bigham, age 83, of Samantha, AL died peacefully at home on December 2, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Services will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 1:00pm. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at Oregonia Baptist Church with Brother Jimmy Holliman presiding. Burial will follow at Haygood Cemetery.

Laura, aka Nanny, was a simple woman. She was a caregiver. It wasn’t just a job to her. It was a way of life. It was who she was. Always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need in any way she could. No one ever left her home feeling unloved, hungry, or cold. After losing her husband of 37 years and children all grown, Mama started traveling across the country with her cousin. When her wanderlust was satisfied, she came home and made the most of her life that anyone could want. Many happy memories were created camping at Lake Lurleen. Playing dominos, fishing, and chatting over the campfire are some of the bests. Her love of live music and dancing brought many friends and funny stories that still bring roaring laughter to many. And chasing that one-armed bandit with cherished family was something she was always excited to do. Unless it was football Saturday, then you would find her planted in front of the TV surrounded by friends and family yelling “Roll Tide” louder than anyone ever did. Mama’s love of people and infectious spirit will be greatly missed by everyone who was ever lucky enough to come into her life. She leaves behind an amazing legacy of caring and love…But Lord, don’t make her mad.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dorman Bigham; sons, Thomas Stanley Bigham and Jimmy Ray Bigham; beloved daughter-in-law, Nancy Garrison Bigham; and grandchildren, Stevie Cheyenne Harris and Thomas Jose (JT) Bigham.

Survivors include Imogene Posey (Mark), Brenda Coleman, Sharon Bigham, Kimberly Bigham, Tana Bigham (John Mills), Burt Bigham (Diane), and Scott Bigham.

Grandchildren Angel Bigham, Shanna Carpenter, Lynn Riley, Jamie Bigham, Adam Bigham, Danny Posey, Dewayne Posey, BJ Coleman, Bud Bigham, Grant Bigham, Morgan Bigham, Matthew Bigham, Christina Bigham, JoeJoe Bigham, Selena Martinez, Scott D. Bigham, Bubba Bigham, John Gray, David Smelley, Dylan Hollingsworth, Emily Hollingsworth, 24 greatgrandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Jamie Bigham, Scott D. Bigham, John Gray, Bud Bigham, Heriberto Martinez, and Dylan Hollingsworth.

Honorary Pallbearers include James “Big Mac” McDaniel, Mark Jones, Sandra Beams and Beams family, Ann Hallum, Angie Bigham, Valerie Bigham, Michaelia Bigham, Roland Pritchett, Kelsey Gray, and the Samantha Community.

Compassionate, sympathetic, and professional service has been entrusted to the hands and care of the Northport Funeral & Cremation Service Professional Team.