Laurel A. (Shorsher) Ranker, 65, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012 at home. She was born on April 8, 1947 to George and Dorothy (Ellis) Shorsher in Ashland, Ohio. Her father preceded her in death.
Laurel had been a sales rep for the Noblesville Ledger for nine years and the Indianapolis Star for 15 years. She had also been a bank teller at several different banks.
She is survived by her husband, Charles E Ranker; mother, Dorothy Shorsher; son, Brian Ranker; daughter, Heather (Mark) Clark; brother, Kenneth (Denise) Shorsher; sister, Kathy Zimmer; and grandchildren, Cole Ranker, Sarah Ranker, Jack Clark & Luke Clark.
Services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, in Noblesville, with Pastor Derek Lynas officiating. Visitation will be Monday, July 30, 2012 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home, and also 9:00 am to 10:00 am prior to the service on Tuesday. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ovar'coming Together, 2625 N Meridian Street, Suite 108, Indianapolis, IN 46208; or, the Humane Society for Hamilton County, 1721 Pleasant Street, Suite B, Noblesville, IN 46060.