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NICHOLS Anna Mae "Mas" Nichols, resident of Grey Forest, Texas for 55 years, was called home by angels to be with our Lord and her loving husband, Jack, on Saturday, October 25, 2008. When the angels lifted her up to heaven she was surrounded by her devoted family in her home. She was born in Roswell New Mexico on September 27, 1919. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Charles Jackson Nichols, parents Mary & Gregory Samuel Moore, and a sister, Betty Jean Buchanan. Mas is survived by three sons, Charles Jackson Nichols, Jr. "Tex" & wife Debby, of Port Aransas, Texas, Charles Lee Nichols "Spike" & wife Lynn of McAllen, Texas, Carlton Jay Nichols "Buck" & wife Sherry of Helotes, Texas and one daughter Jan Ann Schwarz & husband Robert of Helotes, Texas. She was the loving grandmother to seven grandchildren, Laura Paige Stone & husband Brian, Robert Schwarz Jr. & wife Lee Ann, Logan Nicole & Taylor Ashley Nichols, Dustin Cade & Ashley Marie Nichols, and Esther Conolly. She was the loving great-grandmother to 4 great-grandchildren, Brittany Lauren & Kelsie Lee Ann Stone and Robert Schwarz III "Trey" & Kendra Lee Schwarz. She leaves a loving legacy to her family. She was the first president of the Marshall High School FFA Booster Club, received the Northside Outstanding Volunteer Award in 1993, and the Yellow Rose of Texas Award from the Constance Allen Heritage Guild for Lifetime Learning. She taught at the San Antonio and Alamo Heights Independent School Districts and at Helotes Elementary for 25 years before she retired in 1990. After her retirement in 1990 she formed the GrandPALS organization of senior citizens who serve as mentors of Helotes Elementary. She remained very active in the community until her health started to fail. She served on the Grey Forest City Council for several years and was a member of the Helotes Optimist Club. Mas devoted her life to children. In 2002 the Northside Independent School District made a wonderful tribute to Mas by naming a new elementary school in her honor, the Anna Mae "Mas" Nichols Elementary School. She was an outstanding teacher and unselfish community servant. There are thousands and thousands of children whose lives have been positively influenced by her. She will always be remembered for her gentle kindness, her positive "cup half full" attitude, and her favorite inspirational saying "Sure You Can!" Services will be held to celebrate her life on Thursday, October 30, 2008, at 3:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive, San Antonio, Texas. If you wish, in lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Anna Mae "Mas" Nichols Elementary, c/o Northside Education Foundation, 6632 Bandera Road, Bldg A, San Antonio TX 78238 210397-8964.

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Anna Mae Nichols

September 27, 1919 - October 25, 2008