Wheeland, Laura, 73, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2016 in the company of her family. The devoted and beloved mother and friend to many, is survived by her daughter Kimberlie and son-in-law Timothy Holden, and life-long friend, Sean Connolly. Laura will be sadly missed, but vibrantly remembered by her family and many friends. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday July 21, 2016 at the Forsyth Chapel of Forest Hills Cemetery, 95 Forest Hills Ave. Jamaica Plain. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Laura’s memory to the Southern Poverty Law Center, https://donate.splcenter.org.