Joann Hankins Langston

I also apologize for my delay in acknowledging Joann Langston's passing and offering condolences to her friends and family.

I was a bit of a rogue during my years at TWC (Class of '77), reluctant to work on The Rambler newspaper and possibly become part of the "establishment" that was a pox, real or imagined, for so many students during that era. Mrs. Langston graciously tolerated my rebellious spirit and she nurtured my creativity by allowing me to create Transitions, a literary...

I apologize for signing this guest book so late, but Mrs. Langston was one of my journalism teachers at Texas Wesleyan (Class of '85). She was definitely a sweet spirit whose love of journalism, teaching and her students shown through. I will never forget her nurturing us with a breakfast of sweet rolls and orange juice while we took our finals! What other professors can say they did that? She was a special lady who will be remembered by her students.

Mrs. Langston touched me during two episodes in my life. The first was my childhood on Hollowbrook Road, where her son, John, was literally my first friend and his mom was the most glamorous woman on the block. My memory might be tainted by the fact she always had Dr Pepper for us kids during snack times!
Much later, when I found myself recovering from a car wreck at Harris Hospital, she was a link to my profession as a journalist when I encountered her volunteering with all the...

Don,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I just learned of it from Jim Robert's email Saturday afternoon.

John

Don: I read with sadness, that you have lost your wife and helpmate. I did not know Joann other than the few times we met at 'work' affairs. But as I read the above (or below?) eulogies, I note that she was some kind of special lady. My heart goes out to you. I would love to get together with you sometime....Ollie Lee

I have fond memories of Mrs. Langston from my days at Wesleyan. She was always so supportive. She was a charming delightful woman who made a difference in the lives of many students.

I offer my sincere condolences to the family. It is never easy to lose a loved one, but it's somehow even harder at the holidays. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

MiLena

Mrs. Langston, It's hard to begin to describe the way you touched me every other day when I awaited seeing you and Donald. You were one of the sweetest most honest and wise ladies I have ever known. You meant more then you'll ever know to me. I loved talking to you about any and everything, it didn't matter what it was we could talk about it. You are so beautiful inside and out. I hoped this would never happen but I know your watching over all of us and are in a happy place with God. I...

Mrs. Langston, I heard so many wonderful things about you from my daughter, Christina, for several years. I finally had the opportunity to meet you when you agreed to be the subject of a project I was working on in nursing school. It only took me about five seconds to understand why Christina loved you so much. You were kind, gentle, funny, and so very happy. I am thankful to have finally met the special lady in my daughter's life, and I cherish the time we spent together during those two...