Mable Sylvia Landers

Birth date: Nov 25, 1952 Death date: Feb 20, 2015

Mable Landers left this life to join her Lord and Savior on February 20, 2015. Born November 25, 1952 in McAllen, TX to Alicia and Guadalupe Alaniz, Mable graduated from La Joya High School and UTPA. She moved to Dallas in 1975 an Read Obituary

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Rene Brown

429w ago

I met Mable the day she came to Alex Sanger to interview for a teaching position. We became friends early on, but it was the year we taught together in third grade that we really became the kind of friends who stick together through "thick and thin". She was very tentative about teaching third graders, but I told her we would "do it together". That is exactly what we did and we had a good year. I feel very fortunate to have been one of Mable's friends as she found her strength in her faith, family, and friends. When she became ill I was so impressed by her determination and strength while she never lost her concern for others. She appreciated every single thing that anyone did for her. I will continue to miss her, but I have many happy memories of her very sweet spirit. With love, Rene

Kay Bond

429w ago

My deepest sympathy to Patti, Betty, Willy and Kenny. I will miss Mable so much. She was a very dear friend and my sister in Christ.With love, Kay Bond

Martha Swick Kidd

429w ago

I knew Mable when are kids were in First Baptist Academy together. She was truly a wonderfuly lady and will be missed very much.

Rio Vejar

429w ago

I taught second-grade with your sweet mom. I was new to Sanger, and she welcomed me to her team with love, kindness, and compassion. She was a woman of strength, character, and full of Christ's love. One of my favorite memories of Mable was one day I had a rough day teaching and things didn't go so well, so I was crying. When Mable came in and saw me upset, she grabbed my hands and asked, "May I pray with you?" I was so happy she prayed with me. She showed me the power of prayer, and I have a very special piece of paper that she gave me with special scriptures that I could refer to whenever I needed to be uplifted or comforted. I will always be thankful for Mrs. Landers. -Rio Vejar

Mary Custer

429w ago

As the librarian at Sanger Elementary, Mable and I shared a love of books and authors. One of our favorite authors was Patricia Polacco. Mable often read "Thunder Cake" to her classes. She finished the lesson by making the cake for the class. When she noticed I had a Christmas tree in the library that needed ornaments, she did a lesson using "The Trees of the Dancing Goats" and had her students make ornaments for the library tree. Mable was always thinking others and doing things for others. She will be missed greatly. Mary Custer Sanger Elementary

Betty (Alaniz) Ramirez

429w ago

I found this some time ago. What comfort when we feel someone has left such a deep impact on us; and, even though they are gone, their presence is felt. This has happened to me before and I hope that Willie and Kenny know that their Mom is around them still. The author is unknown. I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peep. I could see that you were crying. You found it hard to sleep. I spoke to you softly as you brushed away a tear. "It's me. I haven't left you. I'm well. I'm fine. I'm here. I was close to you at breakfast. I watched you pour the tea. You were thinking of the many things and memories of me. I longed to take your parcels. I wish I could do more. I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care. I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there. I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key. I gently put my hand on you; I smiled and said, "it's me." You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know that I was standing there. It's possible for me to be so near you every day– To say to you with certainty, " I never went away." You sat there very quietly, then smiled. I think you knew… In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you. The day is over…I smile and watch you yawning And say "good-night, God bless. I'll see you in the morning." And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide, I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side. I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see. Be patient. Live your journey out…then come home to me. Posted by Betty (Alaniz) Ramirez

Kathleen Lynch

429w ago

I met Mable at Frank Guzick Elementary in 2006-2007 – we were on the team of "pioneer teachers" who opened that school. I remember my first lengthy conversation with Mable – it must have been in October – since the subject of that conversation was Halloween. As we chatted, she fondly recalled how much fun it was – when her sons were small – and she made their Halloween costumes each year. She continued to described the many costumes that she made over the years for each son, and how much joy she received from doing so. Indeed, Mable loved being a mother and took her "mothering skills" into the classroom, where she taught her students with a lot of "Motherly TLC". Bless you Mable, not only were you were a good mother to your three sons, but also to the hundreds of students that you taught over the years.

Zachary Ross

429w ago

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Marty Alcorta

429w ago

I first met Mable when she began teaching at Alex Sanger Elementary. Several years later, we were teaching partners in our school's Dual Language program. We taught our own homeroom half a day and then switched with each other for the other half of the day. Mable taught the students in Spanish and I taught them in English. It was through that partnership that I came to know and love Mable. She was dedicated to making each and every experience a positive one for the children, imparting to each one a love for learning. She and I prayed daily before the children walked in the door and her powerful prayers were what often got us through some of the more stressful days we experienced. Mable was a loving mother and talked constantly of how proud she was of her boys. It is a testimony to her that both Willy and Kenny stepped up and accepted so lovingly the huge responsibility of caring for her when she became ill. At first, Willy was so shy around us but it didn't take long for him to find his comfort zone with all of the old ladies visiting on a daily basis. I often said I had never known someone with as many friends as Mable-every time I visited I met someone new and learned the impact that Mable had on their lives. She met each obstacle she faced with great faith and determination to win the final battle. We can all take comfort in the fact that Mable has found eternal peace with our Heavenly Father and will not suffer any longer. Rest in peace, dear friend. Marty Alcorta

Nieves And Janie Ramirez

429w ago

Our heart felt condolences to you and your family.

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