Laurie "Lollipop" Gifford age 55 of Marietta passed away June 24, 2018. Mrs. Gifford attended Seven Springs Church in Powder Springs. She is survived by her siblings: Leslie Regina Heard of Jonesboro, Michael Keith Gifford (Michelle Charlene) of Philadelphia, PA, Allen William Gifford of NY and Anthony Mark Gifford of Bronx, NY; nieces: Ivy Victoria Gifford of Marietta and Tiffany Crystal Gifford of Collingdale, PA; nephews: Terrance Keith Gifford of Philadelphia, PA and Theo Kendall Gifford of Upperdarby, PA; special cousin: La Grecia "Lovey" Williams of Powder Springs; 7 great nephews, 2 great nieces and a host of other cousins and extended family. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM, Sunday, July 1st, 2018 in the Chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11-11:30 AM before the service at the funeral home.