Our Mother, Laura Jeanette Carpenter, 84, went to her heavenly home on December 31, 2011. She was a mother, Granny, and Great-Granny to so many. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, Earnest Carpenter, her parents, James and Frances Judd, 2 brothers, Tootie and Boke. She is survived by her children, Linda and Jerry Bond of Venus, TX, Barbara and Bobby Mayberry of Saginaw, TX, Earnestine McCarty of San Jose, CA, Rick and Schelle Carpenter of Rowlett, TX. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 4 great great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and a whole group of wonderful friends. She will be sorely missed by all that were bless to have known and loved her. Her service will be Tuesday January 3rd 1:00 pm at Quinlan Funeral Home Chapel with graveside service to follow at Lakeside memorial. Visitation will be 6 " 8 pm on Monday.