Laura Brayden Townsend, 77

Laura Brayden Townsend, 77, of Crestview Hills, KY, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her home, after multiple courageous battles with cancer.

Born on November 15, 1946, in Buffalo, New York, she was the only child of the late William Giles and Mary Howell Brayden. Steeped in southern traditions from her time in South Carolina, Laura loved spending time with her family and friends, often surrounded by comfort food, barbecue, sweet tea or fresh seafood. Laura worked for Support Systems International, a former division of Hillenbrand Industries, and she was a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church. She raised three boys, with whom she shared many adventures. Laura always remained thankful that she met and later married William Renaker Townsend, her husband of 32 years who preceded her in death on August 26, 2022. Together, they had a world of fun:  enjoying their time with family and friends, traveling, skiing, and making countless memories. To say she liked pigs would be an understatement. Her home (both inside and out) reflected decades of collecting pig memorabilia.

Laura is survived by three sons:  Kelley McIntyre (Esther), Brayden McIntyre (Heather), and Gregg Dennison (Sam); nine grandchildren:  Kiley Monfils, Molly, Alex (Allie), Luke, Gabe, Benjamin, and Ian William Dennison, Duncan and Claire McIntyre; three step-children: Bob Townsend (Karen), Dave Townsend (Lauren), and Patricia Bruin; several step-grandchildren, including Jennifer Osbourne, who helped to care for Laura in the kindest of ways; and a host of extended family and friends.

Visitations and funeral services were held on Saturday, April 20, at the Highland Cemetery Chapel.

Interment took place at Highland Cemetery.

Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth is caring for the family.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.woodheadfuneralhome.com.