Laura enjoyed fishing, sewing, needlework, quilting and sports of all kinds. She spent her retired years gardening and tending to her roses, flowers and vegetables. Laura believed that education was the key to economic power.
She is survived by children: Sandra Smith (Lee), Russell Patterson, Jessia Patterson, Ann Wagner, Edward Hicks (Peggy), Dawn Jackson, Helen Adams, Robin Gordon (Carva), Richard Hicks, Mark Hicks, Howard Hicks (Grecia), 35 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, sisters: Vivien Patterson, Lynda Baker, Linnea Patterson as well as countless nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 11:00 am at Eastminster Presbyterian Church 6550 Samuell Blvd. Dallas, TX 75228.