Suzanne Mauk Yates
December 15, 1941 ~ April 24, 2013
ROCKY MOUNT, NC - Suzanne Mauk Yates, age 71, died April 24, 2013. Formerly of El Campo and Portland, Texas, she was born on December 15, 1941 in Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edward Mauk and Mary Sue Mauk, step-mother Mary Louise Mauk and special friend Patrick Leary.
She grew up in the Heights and graduated from JH Reagan High School where she was a Reagan Red Coat. She continued her education and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin where she was a Delta Zeta. She also received a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction and Mid-Management from the University of Houston. She was a lifelong educator serving as a teacher, principal, director of elementary education, and was the first female school board member in El Campo. She was a member of the Lion's Club, Rotary Club, TSTA, Xi Mu Chi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, and Director of the El Campo Boys and Girls Club. She enjoyed many years of combing the beach for sand dollars and shark's teeth at Jamaica Beach in Galveston, Texas. She spent many summers directing the Summer Youth Program in El Campo and taught numerous children how to swim in private lessons. She enjoyed working in the yard and spending time with friends and family. She was affectionately known as Nana by her grandchildren, Suzie by her many friends, and "Mrs. Yates" by all the school children she taught over the years.
She is survived by two daughters, Christine Marsh McKeel and husband, Wally of Ahoskie, NC; and Caroline Stussie and husband Brandon of Rocky Mount, NC, two grandsons Lawson Yates Marsh of Ahoskie, NC and Riley Turner Stussie of Rocky Mount, NC and step-daughter Tracey Yates Talbert and husband, David of Glen Allen, VA and two step-granddaughters Tristen and Mallory Talbert; brother, Ronald Edward Mauk and wife, Pamela of Montgomery, TX.
The family will receive friends and relatives Tuesday April 30th at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home in Rocky Mount, NC from 6 to 7:30 pm and Thursday May 2nd at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home in Houston, TX from 1 to 2 pm with graveside services immediately following in the Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
At the request of her daughters, memorials may be made in her honor to Boys and Girls Club of El Campo, PO Box 449, El Campo, TX 77437 or online http://www.bgcelcampo.org/donate.php.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 and Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston TX 77023. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Thank you Penny…I know she is smiling up above as everyone shares their memories of her.
Thank you Jane…our children loved their Nana!
Thank you Georgia…she definitely made an impact in many children’s lives. I am so thankful for all her friends at Bailey – she loved being a teacher there. Take care – Caroline
My Mom could not have done all that she accomplished without great people like your Mom Gloria…she always said it was Gloria that kept everything running smoothly…and she loved her so much! Thank you for your kind words…Christine
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Thank you Sonya…my Mom always appreciated Gloria and all her hard work over the years. Take care – Caroline
Caroline and Christine, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mom was as a very caring friend, a great teacher, and a wonderful person to work with. I loved to hear her talk about the grandchildren and their many adventures. Her face would always glow with pride as she told us about each of them.
Christine and Caroline, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Suzanne, hightlighted a lot of lives during her educational years. She enjoyed the children. We have many memories of her with the Bailey 2nd graders. Please express my thoughts to all the grandchildren, she loved them and was always telling us the things she did with them. God Bless. Jane S. Finch Retired Treasurer, Bailey School
Christine, Caroline, family and BAES family My prayers are with you as you go through the different stages of grief for the passing of your mother, family member, andor special friend. Suzanne was a special lady and was loved by many people. She will always be remembered for her love for her family and and her many years of dedication to education. She touched each of our lives in a special way which we will continue to hold close to our hearts. While she is no longer with us, my prayers are that she is rejoicing with our Lord and Savior waiting for her family and friends to join her again one day. God bless each and every one. Georgia Dixon Bailey Elementary School Former Principal
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From the Harris Family of El Campo, Tx.. Our Prayers go out to her family. My mother was the secretary for Ms. Yates at Hutchins School and she also taught at least one of my siblings. Such a great person and educator. She will be missed. GOD bless..
Thank you Mary…she had some wonderful years at GPISD. We appreciate your kind thoughts.
My name is Mary Barrera, I worked in the Administration Offices for Gregory-Portland ISD, I am truly sorry to hear of Ms. Yates passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all her love ones and may she rest in peace.
I work for GPISD and I remember that Suzanne was a lot of fun. She was a smart person and could be all business when she needed to be, but you always knew that she loved kids and the people she worked with. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
I worked as a Kindergarten teacher at GPISD when Suzanne was our curriculum director. She was never afraid to try new and innovative learning practices to help all kids learn. I had the pleasure of driving with her to a reading conference in San Antonio where I learned so many great ideas that I used in my classroom. She truly was a gem. My condolences to your family at this difficult time and my prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Carol Mauch
Thank you Carol…she was so creative. I am so glad you were able to learn from her. She loved GPISD and all the wonderful people she met there.
Thank you Marisa – we appreciate your kind words. She definitely loved kids and helping them learn. She touched many children’s lives.
Christine and Caroline, I am so sorry to hear of Suzie’s death. She was such a special person and friend. We shared many special times together that I will not forget. She was always there to help when anyone needed her. I’m sorry that I didn’t make her service in Houston. I didn’t learn about her passing until Saturday evening. I know that you and your families will miss her especially those grandchildren who she loved so much. May God keep you in His tender love and care through this difficult time. Love, Gloria Krpec.
Few things in life will ever affect us more deeply than the death of a loved one. Afterwards, you may have to be contending with a range of emotions that you never before experienced. Death affects each person differently. Indeed, the Bible says that each one has his own plague & his own pain.(2 Chron. 629) Crying is not a sign of weakness. Even such strong men as Abraham, Joseph, David, & Jesus shed tears when they were grieving.- Gen. 232; Gen. 501; 2 Samuel 111,12; Samuel 1833; John 1135. Grief can be like waves that crashed ashore at unexpected moments. This is normaleven if it occurs years after your loved ones death. Dont hold back the tears! Crying helps ease the pain of grief. People grief in different ways. The important thing is this If you feel tears welling up, realize that it may be A time to weep (Ecc. 34) Jesus Christ was a perfect man who had strong faith in God. Yet, he Gave way to tears over the death of his friend, Lazarous. (John 1135) We can find much comfort through the help of the Bible. In time the grief will ease & you will be able to carry on, from one day to the next. I hope that these words will help you in your time of need
I was so sorry to hear about Suzanne’s passing. SHe was a dear friend that I had worked with when she did presentations and training for me when I was working with the publishing companies. She was a wonderful presenter. She loved using the puppets to teach the students. We became close friends, and Ken and I would take her fishing with us. I was so disappointed when she moved, but when she returned to the area on vacation we would meet for lunch, always having wine at our meals. She loved wine. My heart just goes out to you, since I lost Ken last July, and my son, in January . It is very hard now to lose a good friend, like Suzanne. My thoughts and prayers goes out to your family. I never heard her say anything about anyone , except good thoughts and things . I will miss her. and her cute laugh.