Margaret Garland Woodruff Luther

MARGARET GARLAND WOODRUFF LUTHER, age 83, passed away Monday, December 15, 2003. She was born on March 28, 1920 in Houston, Texas. After being widowed at age 35, Mrs. Luther earned her Bachelor's degree and Master's Degree of Education from the University of Houston. She began teaching Civics at Spring Branch High School in 1957. She took the position of Dean of Women at Memorial High School in 1963. Later in her career she became a grade level principle until her retirement from Memorial High School in 1985. After her retirement, Mrs. Luther had time to spend gardening and took great pleasure in enjoying her beautiful yard, flowers and feeding the birds. She also enjoyed traveling with her friends and family. Many of her trips were with the Prime of Lifers from Terrace United Methodist Church where she was a member since 1956. Margaret was a strong and independent woman who deeply loved her family and friends. She was lovingly referred to as Nanny by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In her later years her most treasured moments were spent enjoying her great grandchildren. They have fond memories of playing in her backyard and being fed fresh blueberries. Margaret is best remembered for her wisdom, kindness, caring and gentle nature and will be greatly missed by her many friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband Doyle Sidney Luther, mother Mary Margaret Woodruff, father Paul Whitten Woodruff, brother Paul William (Bill) Woodruff and daughter Mildred Paulette Williams. She is survived by her daughter Martha Nell Nichols and husband Jay, sister MaryAnn Leavens, sister-in-law Catherine Woodruff, son-in-law Francis Jesse Williams, grandchildren Stacie Reed, Stephanie Husmann, Travis Williams and Whitney Williams, nephew Wayne Woodruff, nieces Cathie Kirsch and Linda Leavens, four great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. Visitation with th e family will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2003 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Waltrip Funeral Directors, 1415 Campbell Rd. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 19, 2003, Terrace United Methodist Church, 1203 Wirt Road, with Reverend Bill Jenkins officiating. Interment will be at a later date at the Garden of Memories, Kerrville, Texas. In lieu of flowers, for those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in Margaret's memory to Terrace United Methodist Church or to the Alzheimer's Association.