Elaine Garner-Matthies

Elaine, Lanie, dear sweet friend.....I am not sure what else to say but "Thank You" for the warmth and friendship you always showed all of us......you will be missed until we are all joined together again in Heaven......

Love ya my friend......

Dennis

I've know Elaine most of our lives, we grew together in Dumas. I found out about her death yesterday from another friend. My heart hurts knowing she is gone.

I had the pleasure of only being aquainted with Elaine for just a few months before she passed away, but knew she was so special. I loved her spirit and wonderful sense of humor. I will miss her so. She was so full of life.

I met Lainie over 11 years ago when our girls were entering kindergarten. She has been such a special friend to me and has blessed me and so many other lives. Hannah and Caroline are such wonderful girls and Lainie is so proud of them! I think everyone can say that when Lainie walked in the room that room became alive. Her outer beauty was striking and she had an even more beautiful soul. Her laugh and smile will always stay with me. Love always~ Kim

I met Lainie through work, but we stayed in touch through the years. She will be sadly missed by so many. We've laughed together, cried together, encouraged each other, enjoyed being moms, and more recently - we each found a wonderful man to marry. I'm so thankful I was at Rick and Lainie's wedding and got to know Caroline and Hannah better. Lainie was a trooper, always willing to give it her all, and had a passion for life, laughter and love. In her honor, we must all strive to keep...

To Rick and family,

I am so sorry for this great loss. I have known and loved Laine for many years and will miss her. Please remember, "Though you grieve today, you will again rejoice."

I am thinking of you at this sad time and will see you soon.
Love,
Jackie Marshall

Elaine has been a lifelong friend of our daughter, but we remember her as our young neighbor with a ready smile and a sunny disposition with her little brother in tow when she came to our house. She will be greatly missed by all!

Lainie has always had so much of my heart. Tri Delt serenades, rush, Big Sis Lil Sis days, OU football games, many culinary feats meals prepared by you and enjoyed by all, shopping and lunch in Dallas, Hannah's birth, taking Hannah to the mall when she was too young - losing her shoe as we were running out of the mall because Hannah was tired of shopping and she decided to let everyone in North Park know, Caroline's birth, The Castle, trips to Santa Fe and Las Vegas, and oh the hours on the...

Wow, what do I say about this wonderful woman that God sent into my life nine years ago. She's an angel who has been transformed from earthly boundaries to the heavens....I will dearly miss you my best friend. My love for you will never change. I miss you daily. All my best to Hannah and especially Caroline....be strong and have a great life, you're mother wouldn't have wanted it any other way. She loved you both dearly.