Lauren Lea Males, 51, of , Midland, Texas died on Friday, May 23, 2008, Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel of Midland.Lauren was born on April 14, 1957, in Waco, Texas and married Bryan Males on September 21, 1991 in Midland, Texas.She graduated from Lee High School in 1975 and the University of Texas in 1988. She also worked in her mother's bussiness Decor Unlimited until 1996. Lauren was a member of Midland Qulters Guild and Midland County Republican Women.Survivors include husband, Bryan Males of Midland, Texas; mother, Marjory Allen of Midland, Texas; sister, Pamela Murray of Durango, Colorado; father & step mother, Mr.& Mrs. Sam Leek of Deritter, Louisiana; sister, Lindy Leek of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; sister & brother-in-law, Lisa & Steve Bell of Strong, Arkansas; sister & brother-in-law, Laurie & Lanny Sprayberry of Denton, Texas Lauren was preceded in death by Bill Allen Step-Father, Mr. & Mrs. R. S. Leek, Sr. paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. O.J. von Schausten, maternal grandparents. In Lieu of Flowers family is requesting memorial be made to the American Heart Associationm, 3205 W. Cuthbert A5 Midland, Texas 79701 and the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 1132 Fairfax, Va 22038.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
