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Obituary for Laura Ella Whiting Randolph
Laura Ella Whiting Randolph, 83, of Leesburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025
surrounded by her family. Born in Ashburn, Virginia on October 27, 1941, she was the beloved daughter
of Charles Henry Whiting and Lillian Francis Bowles Whiting.
Laura was a proud graduate of Douglass High School (Rams) in Leesburg, Virginia, Class of 1960. She was
a spirited cheerleader during her high school years and cherished the friendships she formed there,
many of which she maintained throughout her life.
On August 26, 1961, Laura married Reginald “Duke” Randolph. Together they shared 55 years of
marriage, building a life centered on love, family, and faith. Duke preceded her in death, along with her
parents, Charles and Lillian Whiting, and her four brothers, Henry, Charles, James, and Walter Whiting.
Laura worked for Hazelton Laboratories for many years before joining Giant Food Stores as a pharmacy
clerk, where she retired in 1999 after 28 years of dedicated service. She began a second career as a
receptionist at Neustar in Sterling, Virginia, becoming the “face” of the company until her retirement in
2014. Following her professional career, Laura devoted her time to caring for her beloved great-
grandchildren, serving as a loving and attentive stay-at-home sitter for many years.
A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Laura lived her life with kindness, patience, and
unwavering love. Her home was always filled with warmth, laughter, and the comforting presence of her
care. Laura hosted her famous Sunday Dinners for her children and grandchildren who now carry on that
cherished tradition.
Laura joined Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Leesburg, Virginia, in 1987, where she served
faithfully as an Usher and on the Pastor Parish Relations Committee. Her faith was a cornerstone of her
life, and she was dedicated to her church family and community.
She was a devoted Washington Commanders fan and loved watching quarterback Jayden Daniels, often
joking that he looked like he could be one of her grandsons. Her enthusiasm for football brought her joy
and was a source of fun for her family.
She is survived by her three loving children: Regina Coates (Floyd) of Winchester, VA, Kelly Randolph of
Leesburg, VA, and Carolyn Crisp (David) of Shenandoah Junction, WVA; seven cherished grandchildren:
Ryan, Christopher, Cambria, Joshua, Alicia, Julien, and David (akaTrey), three lovely bonus
granddaughters - Jocelyn, Shannon and Sarah; and thirteen adored great-grandchildren,. five sisters:
Bernice Murray, Cora Gaitor (Curtis), Ruth French (Gerald), Martha Pearson, and Mildred Timbers
(Charles); and one brother, Thomas Whiting. One brother-in-law Herbert Randolph (Mary), and two
sisters-in-law Phyllis Randolph and Anna Randolph; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Laura’s life will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Purcellville Baptist Church in
Purcellville, Virginia. The viewing will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed immediately
by the service at 11:30 a.m.