Mabel Viola Mongole's Obituary
CLARENDON SERVICES - Graveside services at 2:30 pm on Monday, May 12, 2008 in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon with Rev. Don McDonald, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Canyon, officiating. INTERMENT - Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Miss Mongole was born May 21, 1909 in White Deer to John and Maggie Muir Mongole, early pioneers of the Texas Panhandle who farmed near White Deer but later moved to Clarendon for their daughters to attend public schools. After graduating from high school, Mable attended West Texas College in Canyon where she graduated. She was a resident of Clarendon most of her life having taught in Clarendon and area schools before returning home to care for her Mother. Mabel, with her sister Edgar Mae moved to Palo Duro Retirement Village in Canyon in 1985 where she had many friends. She always cared for others and had a remarkable memory. She was a beautiful person whom all liked. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Canyon. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY - her parents; and by her sister, Edgar Mae Mongole on January 9, 2005. SURVIVORS - several cousins and special caregivers in Canyon and Hansford Manor in Spearman. MEMORIALS - The family requests memorials be to The Childrens Home / 3400 South Bowie / Amarillo, Texas 79109. THE FAMILY MAY BE CONTACTED AT: 28 Golden Circle / Spearman, Texas 79081. Phone number 806 / 659-2605.
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