Laura Beatrice Bourgeois-Hilliard was born in Franklin Louisiana on October 16, 1916. She was the daughter of Laura Robinson and Christopher Bourgeois. Her older brothers were Johnny and Christopher C. Bourgeois,II. After her mother's demise, her father married Lena Holmes. Another sister, Alaska Bourgeois-Prince and 7 more siblings were added. Laura"s son, Sgt. Paul L. Hilliard proceeded her in death. Following her legacy is John Evelyn Hilliard-Lewis (Percy deceased), Lionell A. Hilliard, Sr.(Virginia) and Edith Marie Hilliard-Page (Curtis); Grandson she raised Forece D. Hilliard; and Granddaughter she raised Laura D. Page-Ware (Edward); 18 more grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. "We miss you Big Mama!!!"