Biography: Laura Gardner Bettis, 85, of Plano Texas, formerly of Little Rock, died February 10, 2008. She was born September 12, 1922 in Hollis, Arkansas to Wesley Arden Gardner and Gladys Taylor Gardner. When she wasn’t working for the Home Insurance Company she loved to sew and make many beautiful things for herself and family. Laura lived in Little Rock all of her life except for the last three years which she spent in Plano, Texas. Laura was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was independent in spirit to the end. She was a life long member of the Church of Christ. Laura is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Gordon Garst of Plano, Texas. Her grandchildren Steven and Michelle Garst, great-granddaughters Ashley and Caitlin Garst of Mckinney, Texas. Sister June Pendergrass of Rogers, Arkansas and brothers Harold Gardner, John Gardner and James Gardner of Benton, Arkansas. Nieces and their husbands Teresa and Bob Wood, Carol and Eddie Childs and Linda Hyde. Nephews and their wives Eddy Pendergrass, Dennis and Jan Pendergrass, Ken and Susan Gardner, Wes Gardner and Phil and Karen Gardner. Ten great-nieces and nephews, six great-great-nieces and nephews. Special loving care givers Ronna East, Karen and Casey Stanley, Lucy, Michelle, and Gail Askew. As well as her loving pets Barney and Rita. Laura was preceded in death by her brother Wiley Gardner and sister-in-laws Mildred Gardner and Faye Gardner. A visitation will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home from 5 pm to 7 pm Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Thursday in the Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel. Followed by burial in Pinecrest Memorial Park. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com