Noah Pearce Lauderdale, one month old infant son of Kathryn “Katy” Lauderdale, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 in Fort Worth.
Visitation: 12:00 noon Wednesday, May 13, at Lake Shore Funeral Home (mandated capacity of 50 people allowed)
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Lake Shore Funeral Home
Burial: Waco Memorial Park
Noah Pearce Lauderdale was born April 6, 2020 at 11:51 a.m. in Ft. Worth at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center. After 44 hours of labor, he made his appearance—weighing 10 pounds, 1 ounce, with the most striking bright gray eyes, the chubbiest thighs and wrists and the most precious curled toe. From the beginning, he was a fighter. While in the hospital, he conquered jaundice and low blood sugars like a champ and was absolutely adored by hospital staff. He exemplified courage and determination from day 1. Noah loved bath time, being cuddled, rocked, and held by his mama. He had the sweetest disposition; rarely cried, and had the most adorable squeak. He was so content with just being close to others.
Though many never got to chance to meet Noah in person, he touched the lives of loved ones, hospital staff, and the community at large. He is now safe in the arms of Jesus and reunited with so many loved ones.
Noah was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Marian Pearce of Conroe; and grandmother, Terri Lauderdale of Georgetown.
Noah is survived by his mother, Kathryn “Katy” Ann Lauderdale of Hurst; father, Jonathan Taylor Bennett of Lubbock; grandparents, Samuel and Kerri O’Connor of China Spring; grandfather, Billy Lauderdale of Georgetown; grandparents, Melonie Bennett of Flower Mound; James Bennett of Oklahoma City; great-grandparents, Paul and Linda Pearce of Conroe; uncle, Zac Lauderdale of Waco; uncle, Adam Bennett and wife, Laura of Dallas and James “Jimmy” Bennett of Oklahoma City; and countless aunts, uncles, cousins, and loved ones.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Embrace Grace
700 W Bedford Euless Road, Suite G
Hurst, TX 76053
(817) 755-8484
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Sweet baby Noah. You truly were too perfect for this world. You are so loved and will be forever.
Katy, you are surrounded by so much love during this time. Know that Jesus and His angels are around you every moment of every day. You are continuously in our thoughts and prayers. Praying for the Holy Spirit to give you peace that surpasses all understanding. You are loved.
Katy, I will come if there will be enough capacity and knowing you the funeral home will be full. If there will be enough room please let me know. My heart is going out to you and cannot read your facebook page without tears in my eyes and my voice cracking. I am so sorry Katy
Larry and Linda Mitchell
Killeen
We are praying for comfort and peace over the loss of your precious Noah. Know the same strong arms of God that are holding him now… are also able to hold you as
He brings you through this time…. understanding you and Noah are mom and son eternally. You are loved Katy.
Marilyn and Bob Ammon
Katy, we are praying for and with you, that God will bring comfort and peace to you and your family! God knows words are not enough in this time, but I want you to know if you need anything we are here for you! Love you!
Katy, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I’m praying for strength and comfort for you and your family in the
days ahead.
Made too heavenly for earth , made perfectly for heaven
I love u Katy and I am praying for peace and understanding for you and your family . He is now your guardian Angel
Dearest Katy, I haven’t quit thinking or praying for you since I heard the news. My heart breaks but please remember that Noah is in heaven and you will be reunited for all eternity with your precious boy. This is a temporary separation that is hard for us to understand or accept but please know that what God is in control and he will see you through this unimaginable time. Love and hugs to you sweet girl.
There are no words to describe this pain but you are loved more than you know and prayed for continuously. Noah touched everyone’s heart and his absence is incomprehensible. Life takes us through journey’s we cannot bare, but God is walking with you (whether we think this right now or not) every step of the way and will guide you through this unbearable grief. I hope that you are feeling the love and support so many people have for you. Love you Katy.
Katy, our hearts have hurt for you and your family. We are so so sorry for your loss of sweet Noah. We are praying the comfort of Jesus all over you right now.
Katy Darren and I will be holding you close in our thoughts
and prayers. We know how much you loved Noah and he will certainly be remembered. Love you Alan and Darren
Katy,
Noah was absolutely one of the most beautiful babies I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing him with us, he always made me smile. Praying God’s strength and peace over you Katy as you move forward. You’re incredibly strong and brave. With deepest sympathy, we love you.
Katy,
I love you so much! I don’t have the words now and I may never have the words. Lease know my heart and eyes cry for you. I have to keep reminding myself we will never understand until we are with God one day. I love you Katy!
Baby Noah will forever be missed. Knowing he’s in the arms of Jesus offers comfort, but the hurt still stings. I wish I could have met him, kissed his sweet forehead, and held him in my arms! Love you, Katy!
“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.”
– Khalil Gibran
I cant Express the sorrow my heart feels for you. No mother should ever bury their baby! Know that God will be watching over you and helping you continue on in life! You are loved by so many! Your lil Angel Noah is in Gods hands and enjoying the pearly gates of heaven! He will be missed by so many! Love you sweetie
My dear friend Katy and mother to baby Noah,
You weigh heavy on my heart and I pray for peace, love,strength and courage. Noah will never be forgotten and forever will he be missed. Those sweet cheeks and charming smile….He will be the best guardian angel.
Love Korrie Sahanas
Dear Katy,
Your mom and I worked together briefly, and I met you only a handful of times at Antioch Community Church more than 15 years ago. Nevertheless, I will always remember with great fondness, your beautiful family. Please know, that although we do not know one another well, you are in my prayers, especially at this moment, as tears stream down my face. I am grateful that since we are believers, we have assurance that our precious ones are safe in the glorious presence of our beautiful Savior. Love, peace and comfort to you, dear one.
Jannai Warth
Katy,
I cannot imagine the sorrow and hurt you are feeling. Noah was absolutely beautiful, too beautiful for this world. He is now with his one true Father and you will see him again one day. My heart hurts that he never got to meet his big brother, but Kade would have thought the world of him. He will always have a guardian angel in Noah. I pray peace and comfort over you, and your family.
Hayli
Katy,
I pray for you and hope for only the best, I can’t even imagine the hurt you and your family have at this time. Baby Noah was and is a blessing and will always be watching his mama and family. Stay strong and I love and miss you girl.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”- Psalm 34:18
Sweet Katy, how many times have you touched my heart with the messages of hope, dependence on Jesus and your own undying faith in our Savior? So many times I have felt God’s presence through your posts. All of our hearts are breaking over Noah. What an unimaginable loss!! Noah will always be your child and you will always miss him. While others share your grief, few can feel it the way you do. I pray you will feel the presence of Jesus, wrapping His love and peace around you when the grief is too strong for words to express it. I pray you will feel the love of all the people that you have touched and that they will be able to provide comfort and encouragement the way you have for so many. I pray the Holy Spirit will intercede when the our prayers fall short.
Nancy Livingston, Michelle and Zach Toups’ mother.
Katy,
I am thinking about you and your family during this time. Noah will be forever missed and just wanted to let you know that you’re such a strong mom and will always be. I’m thinking abt you. My heart is w you!
Love you Katy lady. We didn’t all have the chance to meet Noah but we all know how great of a mother you were. You are one of the most beautiful people I know inside and out. If there is any single thing to be grateful about, it’s that he got you as a mother for his short time here. He got your love, heard your laugh, and saw your beautiful smile. He was there for you in a time when you were at your low. And you were there for him in every way. I know he had to have felt that love. What a great time for him on earth to be surrounded by that pure love constantly. He knows what some people live a hundred years and never know. You gave him that. You gave him a whole lifetime of happiness and love. You are a great mother.
I love you Katy. I watched the livestream today. It was a beautiful service. You are on my heart constantly. Praying for peace that surpasses all understanding in the days ahead for you. I love you so so much.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. I pray our Lord will embrace you and comfort your family. God bless you all.