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Posted by: Kate Prince on Oct 18, 2022

Belmont University College of Law first-year student Laurel Anne Flaherty died Oct. 12 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. She was 22. Flaherty moved to Nashville from Pembroke, Massachusetts, to attend Belmont. She earned a BSW from the university earlier this year before enrolling in the law school. According to her obituary, Flaherty was passionate about improving the lives of others and gave tirelessly to many organizations, as well as being an avid equestrian and animal lover. A funeral mass will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. EDT at Saint Thecla's Church, 145 Washington Street, Route 53, Pembroke. Burial will follow at Pembroke Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to; International Justice Mission, P.O. Box 96961, Washington, DC 20090-6961 or to Saddle Up Nashville, 1549 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN 37069-9136.