Laura Aileen Williams Satterwhite, 79, of Rutherford College, NC, died May 13, 2025
after a long battle with cancer.
Laura was born October 20, 1945 in Morganfield, Kentucky to the late Thomas Henry
and Dorothy Estelle Martin Williams. She loved gardening, travelling, sports, and her
family. Laura cared deeply about her grandchildren and friends and anyone in need.
She volunteered at hospitals, food banks, and local shelters. Laura enjoyed making
crafts of all kinds and especially quilting. Laura was an avid reader and writer who
dedicated time each day to journalling. She was an active member of the First United
Methodist Church in Valdese. She will be deeply missed and remembered for her warm
smile and kind heart.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, William E. “Bill” Satterwhite of
Rutherford College; daughters, Dori Riddler Williams (Scott) of Charlottesville, VA, and
Kimberly Reynolds Robb (Jim) of Falls Church, VA; sister, Elise Martin Williams (Lisy) of
Richmond, VA; stepchildren, Marc Satterwhite and Laura Fleury; grandchildren, Thomas
Riddler, Andrew Riddler, Molly Riddler, Isabella and Lillian Rose (Primrose); brothers-
in-law, Mike (Phyllis) of Morganton and Keith Satterwhite of Rutherford College.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at the First United
Methodist Church of Valdese at 11:00 AM, with Rev. William “Bill” Roberts officiating.