Laura Leigh Von Hagel

February 6, 1964 - August 25, 2018

Laura Von Hagel passed away on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at age 54. She is survived by one brother, Bruce Von Hagel; two nephews, Greyson Von Hagel and Davis Von Hagel; her dear cousin, Ann Jackson; best friend, Cheryl Harris; goddaughter, Caroline Harris; numerous cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond E. & Mary Helen Von Hagel. Laura was a graduate of Gardendale High School. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Gardendale. Laura worked many years at the American Cancer Society and later went on to work for 18 years at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Children’s Learning Center. She loved taking pictures of friends and children and making hand painted shirts and gifts for those special to her and if you were lucky enough to receive one, it truly came from the heart and the love she had for others. She was ALWAYS thinking of others. Visitation will be Monday, August 27, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the church with burial to follow at Oakwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Children’s Learning Center. The family would like to thank the many doctors, nurses, and staff for their expertise but above all for their compassion for Laura during her time at UAB.