Obituary for Laura Ann Walters (Dean)
Laura Bean Walters, age 49, entered Heaven and received eternal healing after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 while surrounded by her loving family at her residence in Canton, GA. Laura was born in Tupelo, MS on September 20, 1972 to Edward D. and Barbara Ann Bean. Laura was a member of Mount Paran North Church of God. She is survived by her husband, Kirk Walters of Canton, GA; son, Bradley Walters of Canton, GA; daughter, Lauren Walters of Canton, GA; parents, Edward D. and Barbara Ann Bean of Waynesboro, MS; brother, Larry Bean (Gina) of Brandon, MS; sister, Sherry Burke (Gregory) of Waynesboro, MS; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ronnie and Connie Walters of Brandon, MS; brother-in-law, Kevin Walters (Angie) of Pascagoula, MS; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Laura grew up in a pastor’s home and at an early age demonstrated an immense talent and love for music, eventually travelling and ministering with her family singing group, The Bean Family. In the summer of 1992, she caught the eye of a young Kirk Walters. After dating for fourteen months, they married and started a family of their own. After a few years in the business world, they accepted the call to full-time ministry. In 2017 they accepted an appointment to Mount Paran North Church in Marietta, GA where Kirk continues to serve as Senior Pastor.
One of Laura’s deepest passions was restoring broken things. That passion was lived out in various ways, including restoring furniture, repurposing used clothing, and most significantly, restoring hurting and broken lives through ministries that help women in need. Even in the later days of her illness, Laura could be found organizing conferences and events for women, praying in the altar for those in need, and supporting various outreach partners that specialized in rescuing women. Her passion for family, helping people, and joyful personality will never be forgotten.
The family of Laura Walters will receive friends from 11am - 1pm on Friday, August 26 at Mount Paran North Church, 1700 Allgood Road, Marietta, GA 30062 with a memorial service to follow at 1pm.
Please visit mountparannorth.com/laura for access to Friday’s memorial service livestream and other details including an opportunity to make a donation in Laura’s honor that will benefit her favorite ministries for women - The Table on Delk, House of Cherith , and Wellspring Living .
Laura grew up in a pastor’s home and at an early age demonstrated an immense talent and love for music, eventually travelling and ministering with her family singing group, The Bean Family. In the summer of 1992, she caught the eye of a young Kirk Walters. After dating for fourteen months, they married and started a family of their own. After a few years in the business world, they accepted the call to full-time ministry. In 2017 they accepted an appointment to Mount Paran North Church in Marietta, GA where Kirk continues to serve as Senior Pastor.
One of Laura’s deepest passions was restoring broken things. That passion was lived out in various ways, including restoring furniture, repurposing used clothing, and most significantly, restoring hurting and broken lives through ministries that help women in need. Even in the later days of her illness, Laura could be found organizing conferences and events for women, praying in the altar for those in need, and supporting various outreach partners that specialized in rescuing women. Her passion for family, helping people, and joyful personality will never be forgotten.
The family of Laura Walters will receive friends from 11am - 1pm on Friday, August 26 at Mount Paran North Church, 1700 Allgood Road, Marietta, GA 30062 with a memorial service to follow at 1pm.
Please visit mountparannorth.com/laura for access to Friday’s memorial service livestream and other details including an opportunity to make a donation in Laura’s honor that will benefit her favorite ministries for women - The Table on Delk