Alma E. McLaughlin (nee Brown),95, of Grafton passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born August 13 , 1922 in Tennessee. Alma enjoyed reading and taking care of children. Survivors include her daughters Sharle (Rick) Gros, Billie (Carl) Philips, Hannah Roberts, Kathy (Robert) Wildhaber, and Terri (Thomas) Kelly; sons David, Anthony and Richard. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas; sister Earla; brothers Thomas Jr., James and Daniel; and her parents. There will be no Visitation or Services. Burial Private. Arrangements were entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Lorain County Cremation Service of Elyria. 440-322-4626. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com