Laney N. Mendez-Quintana

November 15, 1973 - January 11, 2022

Laney Nicole Mendez – Quintana was born to her parents, Henry Mendez and Caroline Mendez in Killeen Texas on October 4th, 1973. Laney passed to the next life on December 24, 2021. Laney was a loving Mother, Daughter, Sister, Cousin and Friend. Anyone that knew Laney knows what a fun free spirit she was. Laney’s presence will be missed but her spirit will live on in the hearts of many. Laney is survived by her 5 children, Emilio Mendez – Sanchez, Adrian Quintana, Daniel Quintana, Lorin Quintana and Marisa Quintana. Her younger brother, Dominic Mendez. Her aunt and uncle, Marilyn & Dennis Velasquez. Her cousins Denise Velasquez, David Velasquez, Mathew Velasquez, Brittany Morrow, Natalie Gallegos, Indalesia Velasquez and Ayla Velasquez. “Though not physically I am always here, with all of you. I will be there when the darkness falls heavy, I will be the light that beams through shadows to help light the way. You may not see me but I am there, watching over all of you. I will be by your side when you graduate, I will be by your side when you jump for joy because you married the love of your life, I will be there when your children enter this world, and I will be there for you when you are scared to leave this world behind. I will be there for you whenever you need me, even if it’s to dance the midnight oil away because you had a hard day. I am always here for you. I love you” "Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die."