Laura Gene Lawson, 93, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, formerly of Ackerly, died on Friday, March 13, 2009, in Albuquerque. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel Big Spring. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park, Big Spring. The family will receive guests on Monday evening from 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.Mrs. Lawson was born on January 21, 1916, in Paint Rock, Texas and married E. Leo Lawson on May 22, 1937 in Big Spring. He preceded in death on July 25. 2001.Mrs. Lawson was very artistic and loved to paint and play the piano. She arranged flowers and even designed and sewed many outfits. She also taught seven year old boys and girls in Sunday School for many years. She was a member of Hoffman Town Baptist Church.Survivors include daughter, Shirley Isler and husband Randy; granddaughter, Christie Wente and husband Will; granddaughter, Laurie Isler; great grandsons, Ethan and Taren Wente, all of Albuquerque and sister Wanda Stump of Austin. In addition to her husband, she was preceded by her parents, one brother, and one sister. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3001 N. Big Spring, Midland, Texas 79705 .Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.,