Laura Stribling, 83, joined our heavenly father on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 in Laredo, Texas. Ms. Stribling was born in Vinita, Oklahoma and had been a resident of Laredo for 3 years. She was a wonderful mother and friend with an incredible straightforward outlook on life. Laura was preceded in death by her parents Elzy and Eva Bachtel, late husband William Stribling and sister Patricia Bachtel. She is survived by son Alvan and wife Adriana Scribner of Laredo, daughter Terrie and husband Dean Kelly of Midland, granddaughter Shannon and her husband Saul Gonzales of Midland and three great-grandchildren. Laura was a lifelong member of the Eastern Star and was retired from MCSS of Texas. She was loved and will truly be missed by her family. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 pm, Saturday, July 10, 2010 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Midland.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to: Hospice of Midland at P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702.Local arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland.,