It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laura Kersh Lesneski, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, who left us on April 7, 2026, at St. Francis Cabrini Hospital. Laura was born on January 21, 1943, and lived a life full of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Alexandria, with Reverend Dominick DiCarlo officiating. Before the service, a visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Ball.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be Chris Scheuermann, Allen Scheuermann, Frankie Scheuermann, Trey Lankford, Josh Nolan, John Sefcik, Chris Beaubouef, Sean Craig, and Teddy Foster. Honorary pallbearers will be James Foster, Johnny Sefcik, and Henry Deano Scheuermann.

An active and lifelong member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Laura was always passionate about her faith until health challenges kept her from participating. As the family historian, Laura was the keeper of the stories-her spirit, her laughter, her tales, and her unique mannerisms will be greatly missed.

Laura had a special bond with her animal companions, Gingerfer (Ginger), who brought her endless joy and comfort, and her kitties, Thomas, Mineaux, and Georgie. Her love for family, friends, and animals was unmatched, leaving a void that will be felt deeply.

Laura is survived by her loving daughters, Marcia Lankford (Trey), and Jennifer Scheuermann (Henry Deano); grandchildren, Frankie, Kelsie, Allen, and Chris Scheuermann; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Tanner, and Everett; and sisters, Cathy Sefcik (John) and Rae Ellen Foster (James).

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh Jay Kersh, Sr., and Lotis Orin Dobbs Kersh; husband of 53 years, Frank Lesneski; brother, Hugh Jay Kersh, Jr, and sisters, Frances Dube and Betty Craig.

The family would like to thank the entire staff of CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini Hospital Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, and all support services for their compassionate and attentive care.

In honor of Laura’s memory, instead of flowers, the family kindly asks for donations to be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at 10532 South Glenstone Pl, Ste C, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810-a cause close to her heart.