Anna Laura Ainsworth Gary was born in Farrah Oaks, Texas, to Tom and Minnie Ainsworth, on February 16, 1926. Laura passed from this life on July 18, 2022, at the age of 96. She is preceded in death by her husband, John T. Gary, and her siblings, Essie Lawless, Earl Ainsworth, Ralph Ainsworth, Maron Ainsworth, Richard Ainsworth, Mabel Rundell, Emma Francis, Agnes Willeford, and Sister Peck. She is survived by her son, Tom Wyatt Gary and his mate, Carolyn Long, along with multiple nieces and nephews.
Laura Gary retired from Edward Jones at the age of 80. In previous years, she worked at Community National Bank in Rockdale and First National Bank of Victoria.
Laura married John Thomas Gary in Vernal, Utah, by a Methodist preacher in a Mormon home. Their first home was in Rangely, Colorado, where John worked in the oilfield. After several moves, they settled in Victoria, Texas. In 1978, John and Laura moved to Milano, Texas.
Laura was a member of the First Baptist Church in Milan. She enjoyed her association with the Rockdale Garden Club, where she made many friends.
Services will be held at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale, Texas, on Thursday, July 21, 2022. Visitation begins at 9:00 am and the service will begin at 10:00 am Officiating the service will be Brother Dave Barclay. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Victoria, Texas, following the service.
Published by Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home – Rockdale on Jul. 19, 2022.
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