Muriel C. Laughlin, 90, of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, March 20, 2006 at Carmel Hills Living Center. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 24, 2006 at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Visitation will be 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2006 in the chapel. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Walnut Park Community of Christ. Muriel was born June 22, 1915 in Cheboygan, MI to Irving and Hattie (Williams) Sheffer. Mrs. Laughlin was a long time member of New Walnut Park Community of Christ. She is survived by her daughters Joyce M. Meinders, Ruth Ann Foster and Kathy McPhail; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren.