A beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, Lauren Elizabeth Alvis, 27, of Downsville, Louisiana, departed this world to be with her mother in heaven on Sunday, December 27 ^th , 2020.

She was born on October 17 ^th , 1993 in West Monroe, Louisiana, the daughter of Warren and Carol Alvis.

Lauren was a person small in stature but big in heart.  She was known for her kindness, wonderful personality, and heartwarming smile.  She enriched the lives of many with her very existence.

Lauren's world revolved around her friends and family.  Growing up in Downsville, she was well known in the community and adored by many.  Throughout her life she remained friends with those that she grew up with, thinking of them more as family.

Residing and working in Monroe, Louisiana, for a while, she made many friends who she held dear to her heart.  Known to them affectionately as "La La", she loved to spend time with them, taking photos with a smile that seemed everlasting.

Lauren was big into family.  Residing for the past few months in Downsville, she moved closer to her "MawMaw", Mary, who she adored and with whom she loved to joke around.  One of her greatest joys in life was being an aunt.  Her eyes would light up when she spoke of her nephews, Grayson and Everett.  She loved being a sister, and she cherished her father.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Carol Chandler Alvis; brother, Dillon Alvis; grandparents, May Nell and Raymond Chandler; grandfather, Lenwood Alvis; uncle, Bart Cook; cousins, Jeremy and Johnny Hudson.

Lauren is survived by her father, Warren Alvis; brother, Dustin Alvis and his wife Amber Alvis; nephews, Grayson and Everett Alvis; sister, Josie Alvis; grandmother, Mary Alvis; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 30 ^th at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, Louisiana.

Funeral Services will begin at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 31 ^st , at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel in Farmerville, Louisiana, conducted by Brother Bartett.  Burial will follow in Ruggs Bluff Cemetery, Ruggs Bluff Road, Downsville, La.  71234.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be directly made to Farrar Funeral Home to assist with expenses.  Donations can also be made via Venmo, @Terry-Alvis, or at First National Bank in Monroe, West Monroe, Ruston, and Farmerville.  An account has been created for the benefit of Lauren in the name of Terry Alvis.