Our beloved moma, grandma, great grandma, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, Eldora Laphand, transitioned from this life to glory on 11 July 2025. She was born on February 24, 1937 in Ethel, LA to George and Idella Laphand; she was 88.

She relocated to Gulfport, MS as a young girl. She attended 33rd Ave school where she graduated in 1957. She was employed at Gulfport laundry many years and went on to spend the remainder of her work years in manufacturing at Turnbull Industries. She was a long time, faithful, and dedicated member of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and served as treasurer until she relocated to Maryland.

Preceding her in death are her parents, George and Idella Laphand; brother, Jessie Laphand; and grandson, Coleman Robinson.

Eldora lived a life devoted to God, her family, and her community. She leaves behind her sons, Gerald (Melinda) Bradshaw and Michael Laphand; daughters, Doris (Michael) King, Carrie (Michael) Robinson; sister, Vertna Newman; five grandsons, Gerald Jr, Jared, and Jeremy Bradshaw; Christopher Robinson and Julian (Max) King; two granddaughters, Melanie Laphand and Asia Veal; eleven great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family asks that you make a donation to a charity of your choice, giving consideration to Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Alzheimer's Assoc and/or Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Parkinsons Foundation, in the name of our beloved...Eldora Laphand.