Lauren Michelle Hefner, age 31, of Bostic, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at her home.

A native of Rutherford County, Lauren was the daughter of Bill and Jolene Hefner. Lauren absolutely loved the outdoors, and she had dogs and chickens she adored. Lauren was known to have a green thumb. She was an avid gardener, and she could grow just about anything. Lauren was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Joe and Marie Smith, and her paternal grandfather, Bob Hefner.

In addition to her parents, Bill and Jolene, Lauren is also survived by one sister, Krystal Hefner, and her fiancé Brad Pittman, and her paternal grandmother, Dixie Hefner.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:45 PM, Saturday, December 23, 2023, at McMahan's Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 PM, Saturday, December 23, 2023, with Reverend Brandon Wood officiating. Interment will follow at the Hefner Family Cemetery. McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.