Laura Juanita Ware, 93, of Texarkana, TX passed away January 21, 2013 in a local nursing home. Mrs. Ware was born February 1, 1919 in Nash, Texas. She was a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church and Eastern Star; past president of American Legion; a homemaker and was also employed with Red River Army Depot.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eulle Ware.

Survivors include her nephew and his wife, Robert and LaVern Crumpton of Texarkana, TX; niece and her husband, Mary Lou and Eddie Huddleston of Leary, TX and nephew, Danny Crumpton of Leary, TX; great nieces, Beth Phillips and Mandie Elrod; and great nephews, Pat Crumpton, William Huddleston and Heath Crumpton.

Graveside service will be 2:30 p.m., Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens with Brother Jerry Creek officiating. Burial is under the direction of East Funeral Home – Downtown.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the funeral home.

Online tributes may be made at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.