Leta Nell Arthur

1922 - 2016

On Sunday morning, April 3, 2016, Leta Nell Underwood Arthur joined her husband, Carl, in heaven and was received by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the end of a wonderful 94 years of life. Service: Services will be private. Memorials: Memorial gifts may be made to Vitas Hospice Healthcare or University Christian Church. Leta was born in Denton to John and Nell Underwood on Jan. 9, 1922. Leta graduated from Denton High School at the age of 16 and entered Texas Woman's University where she graduated as a Phi Beta Kappa in three years. She later received a master of education from Texas Christian University and for a period thereafter, she was in charge of the TCU student-teacher training program. Leta married the love of her life, Carl G. Arthur, on Dec. 28, 1942. Leta was preceded in death by Carl, her beloved husband of 66 years. She was also preceded in death by both her brother, Sam Underwood, and her sister, Mary Underwood Boswell. Leta was a beloved teacher, an avid golfer, an elder at University Christian Church, and a keen bridge player. Leta loved children. She and Carl mentored new 12-year-old members of the church during their first year as communicants. Leta had many "adopted" children and grandchildren. The family wishes to acknowledge the care and love tirelessly expressed by Debra Humbles for eight years. Debra made Leta's life more abundant and rich as her friend and comforter. The family is forever grateful to Debra. Leta was preceded in death by Carl, her beloved husband of 66 years. Survivors: Her daughter, Mary Ann Arthur Denton and son-in-law, Michael G. Denton Sr. of Dallas; grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Meier and Michael G. Denton Jr., both of Dallas; and five great-grandchildren, Collins and Elizabeth Ann Meier and Barrett, Madeleine and Natalie Denton, all of Dallas.