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LaNelle Caldwell Michie went to be with the Lord on December 3rd, 2020 at the age of 87. She was born on October 13, 1933 in Childress, Texas to Raymond and Wilma Caldwell. LaNelle grew up on a cotton farm in Hall County and graduated from Childress High School in 1951, along with her future husband Jarvis. She attended the University of Texas and received her BS degree in Elementary Education in 1955. While at UT, LaNelle worked part time for the Dean of Women, the Texas Education Extension, State Senator Andy Rogers and the law firm of Boone and Hilgers. She not only defrayed college expenses but gained experience that would later propel her teaching career. LaNelle taught in several elementary schools in Virginia, Louisiana and Texas. In Norfolk, Virginia, where Jarvis was a commissioned officer in the US Navy, her first teaching assignment was at a Ford Foundation Grant School, Suburban Park, which employed one of the first televisions in the classroom. Interestingly, LaNelle was hired without a personal interview nor real teaching experience, but landed the appointment based largely on her exceptional work experience at UT. At the end of her first year, parents of the students presented her with an engraved silver tray, of which she was so very proud. After leaving Virginia, LaNelle taught fourth grade in the public school system of Baton Rouge, Louisiana for 3 years before settling in Texas. In San Antonio, she taught in the Alamo Heights School District beginning at Cambridge Elementary School. LaNelle helped develop and administer a new special program for gifted and talented students in the third, fourth and fifth grades. This was where she challenged and impacted so many children in their journeys to adulthood and where she continued to work and inspire students until retiring in 1988. LaNelle loved tennis and bridge and had several groups she played with regularly. She was an outstanding cook and will especially be remembered by friends and family for her delicious rolls that complemented her special dinner occasions. Throughout her married life, LaNelle was active in the Disciples of Christ churches, teaching Sunday school and serving in various lay leadership roles. She was a member of Alamo Heights Christian Church. LaNelle was a wonderful home maker and role model for her children and took great pleasure and pride in their careers and accomplishments. She especially looked forward to sitting on the patio in the fall and spring and enjoying the flowers in her garden. This was the time she and Jarvis would reminisce and realize how their lifetime together was perfect in all respects. One of LaNelle’s favorite memories was her asking Jarvis out for their first date…..to the high school Valentine’s banquet. Obviously, he accepted! LaNelle is survived by her husband of 66 years Jarvis, and brother Ray Don Caldwell (wife Joyce). She is remembered by her daughter Julia (husband Doug), son David (wife Heather), grandchildren Jake Brown (wife Courtney), Amanda Schiefelbein (husband Jeff), Mariah Endsley (husband Michael), Jack Michie and great grandchildren Lorelei, Emilia, Pax, Ambrose Schiefelbein and Matthew, Andrew Brown. LaNelle is reunited with her beloved daughter Carol Jan (who died a few days after birth). “LaNelle Caldwell Michie, a remarkable woman, daughter, wife, mother and teacher, who encouraged and enriched all the lives she touched.” Virtual services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 17, 2020 online at either https://fb.me/e/1Z8utUaIM (for Live Service) or via Facebook: @AlamoHeightsChristianChurch Events 12/17/20 @ 1pm. For personal acknowledgement, you may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section.

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Lanelle Caldwell Michie

October 13, 1933 - December 3, 2020