Mary Lou Mauldin

Our beautiful Mother, Mary Lou Mauldin, sadly passed away on June 3, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on July 24,1934 in Dalark, Arkansas. She was a very caring and loving Momma who was always there to greet you with a smile and a hug. Words cannot describe how much we will miss her, but take comfort in knowing that one day, we will see her again, in Heaven. Mary Lou was the adoring wife of Jake Quitman Mauldin for 48 years and raised 5 children in the Pine Prairie community. Mary Lou was a long-time employee at Huntsville High School in the snack bar. She loved taking road trips with her daughters, loved gardening, cooking, baking that famous chocolate cake and making raisin pies for her family. Mom just loved doing for others. She was a sweet soul. There was so much laughter with Mom around, she made the world a lot brighter. She was known as “Nanny” to all the grandkids. They loved her so much. She would cook them anything they wanted. Sleepovers at her home consisted of games, scary movies, good food and lots of fun and laughter. Mary Lou is survived by her children - Betty Kirkland, Doris Osman, Ronnie Mauldin, Gene Mauldin and wife Rhonda & Joanne Kercheville. Sister – Audra McAdams and husband Eddie. Grandchildren – Kevin and Bobby Kirkland, Cody and John Mauldin, Mindy Lively, Michelle Mauldin-Solis, Jessica Smith, Jackalyn Cauthen, Emily Cryer, Kristi Proctor & Kourtney Kercheville. Great Grandchildren – Elizabeth, David, Kyleigh, Prestyn, Parker, Peyton, Cade, James, Lilly, Olivia, Jake, Kendall & Kylie, as well as great-great grandchildren and many family members in Arkansas. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Quitman Mauldin. Her parents, Ethel and Lonnie Langley, brothers, LB, Ben Jackson, JP, James, Roy and Joe Langley and sister Louise Langley. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home at 1:00 PM and services will begin at 2:00 PM. She will be laid to rest at Brooke Cemetery. Memorial condolences to the family may be made at www.shmfh.com. Pallbearers: Cody Mauldin, Kevin Kirkland, James Cauthen, Prestyn Carranza, Peyton Carranza and Parker Carranza. 2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith, and now the prize awaits me - the crown of righteousness.

Mary Lou Mauldin

July 24, 1934 - June 3, 2025