Mary Estelle Lanclos

Mary Estelle Simonton Lanclos, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend died on December 04, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. She was born on Jan. 21, 1920 in Sabine, Texas to Annie and Captain Jackson Allison Simonton. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and Port Arthur Business College. She married her childhood sweetheart, Chester Lanclos, on January 27, 1942, and was married until his death in 1997. She bore three children, one of whom died in infancy, Tonya Lynn. During her long and productive life, she wore many hats. She owned two businesses, was an active leader in her church, Bethel Temple for over 73 years, was active in leadership roles in Community Bible Studies, was a delegate to the Republican National Convention, and was a published author of Christian books. She had a ready laugh and great sense of humor, and a genuine love for all. Her door was always open, her coffee pot brewing, and a smile for all who entered. She lived independently and was driving until her death. She gave credit for this to her abiding faith in Jesus Christ. She lived fully and will be missed by many. She is survived by her children, Dr. Kenneth Lanclos (Judy) of Evans, GA., Ginger Uhr (Jonathan) of Dallas, TX; two grandsons, Damien Lanclos (Sandy) and Dr. Kevin Lanclos (Amy): 8 great grandchildren, Daniel, David, Emily Ann, Mary Hannah, Davis, and Kendall Lanclos, all of GA., and Sarita and Zoey Uhr of La Jolla, CA. Mary is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Jacque Simonton Cake, Barbara DeRouen Hilbrich, Jimmy DeRouen and Dr. Jack Goff (deceased). Her cousins, David, Michael, and Kenny Mark Bourg, Colin Sheppard, Alyson Blair, Tara Angelle, Angie Lancaster, Jason, Jeffrey and Casey Goff, Ceseley Garner, Marc DeRouen, Debora, Stacey, Stephen, and Robert Simonton, plus innumerable others whom she loved including longtime friends, Yvonne and Betty Smiley, and Jeanne Bourg. Her funeral will be held at Levingston Funeral Home, Groves, TX on Monday, December 11, 2017, viewing 10:00, service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family asked that you memorialize Mary with a gift to Samaritans Purse, Bethel Temple Church, or the charity of your choice.