A beloved wife, mother, teacher and friend from Gulf Shore, Alabama, has passed away unexpectedly. Laura Mixon died on Sunday, April 28, 2024, she was 41 years old. According to Gulf Shores High School, Mixon was a genuine, kind, and beautiful light in Gulf Shores Middle School and Gulf Shores High School and every where she went. Her smile was infectious, her voice was incredible, and her influence was powerful.
She was always working to be the best mother to her children, the best teacher to her students, and the best partner to her husband. Her beauty, inside and out, impacted everyone around, her smile lifted the lowest spirits, and her singing warmed the coldest hearts.
Her influence will continue to have an effect on others for many years to come, including both adults and children, with whom she shared her tremendous gifts and talents when she was younger. Her influence is going to be felt. She was a magnificent representation of the love that God has for us here at our church, and she did so via her singing, her beautiful smile, and her loving heart.
“This loss of Mrs. Mixon has deeply impacted students, faculty, and community members. Mr. Mixon, GSHS band director, and their two children, Liam and Ansley, are in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult times. Dolphin Nation loves the Mixons,” the school stated.
She was described by her students as more than a teacher, as she was extraordinary and out of this world.
Andie M Gorowsky of Mobile, Alabama, spoke for many when she said she is the person and the musician that she is today because of the time, dedication, love, and knowledge Laura poured into their hearts and minds every day. Andie also said think of Laura every time she sing, every time she look at a sheet music, every time she sits at her piano. Laura Mixon is in the hearts of all of the students she graced with her presence.
Everyone who knew and loved the wonderful choir director is in our thoughts and prayers. This includes her family, friends, and students. We are sending our deepest love, compassion, and prayers to them at this time, while they are going through this difficult time.