On May 1, 2019, Laura and her husband Roger opened a small neighborhood bar in Bellleville called Roger's Place.
Laura and Roger have no children; but have two Jack Russells named Rosco and Dolly.
Laura is the youngest of four siblings.
Laura was born in Belleville, Illinois; however, spent her childhood in Labadie, Missouri and graduated from Washington High School, Washington, Missouri in 1983.