Marion Charlotte Austin

1939 - 2022

Marion Charlotte (Langham) Wolf Austin, 82, was called home to be with our Lord Jesus on February 18, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. She left behind a loving family and a large circle of friends and colleagues. Charlotte was born June 24, 1939 in Tucumcari, N.M. She was the only child of Orbie and Laura (Young) Langham.
She raised two daughters Connie and Ginger. To her family she was a loving, generous, caring and devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Charlotte spent her childhood in Eastern New Mexico both on her family's farm near McAlister, New Mexico, where her parents were hard-working dry land farmers, and in Clovis, New Mexico. Her formal education began in a three-room schoolhouse near her family's farm. She graduated from Clovis High School. While in high school she was an award winning soprano soloist, twirler and drum majorette. Charlotte earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in English and Art Education, and her Master of Education Degree in Reading Theory and Learning Disabilities from Eastern New Mexico University; she also earned her Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Curriculum and Instruction Technologies from The University of Texas at Austin.
Charlotte had a long and distinguished career at San Antonio College as a reading professor and as the creator and director of the Technology Center, the Instructional Innovation Center, the Help Desk, and served as the first Director of Instructional Technologies. She was passionate about teaching her student's reading and study strategies to help them be more successful in their studies and helping other educators integrate technology into the instruction of their classes. Charlotte designed and helped present many multimedia presentations for the Chancellor, the President, and Faculty members of the college, and presented at many educational conferences, including internationally. She wrote three textbooks to be used in college classes that she taught. She received numerous honors and awards. Some of the most notable were the NISOD Excellence in Teaching and Administration Award, Award of Excellence from San Antonio College, International "Who's Who of Professionals, One of the Top Professor's by San Antonio Monthly Magazine, Notable Women in Texas, and Professor Emeritus by San Antonio College. She was a member of Alpha Delta Kappa educational Honor Society for 42 years and Kappa Delta Pi International Academic Honor Society. Charlotte served the San Antonio College for 37 ? years before retiring. Although she was retired, she never stopped learning about things that she found interesting. Her Christian faith was of great importance to her, and she took every opportunity to share her faith with others. She was a member of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. Charlotte was known for hosting many large and enjoyable family functions and parties. She was a wonderful cook, baker and seamstress. She raised many beautiful plants, but especially African violets.
Charlotte is survived by her husband, Bert Austin; daughters, Connie (Gressett) and husband Stuart Thompson, Ginger (Gressett) and husband Alfred Tanagho, Terri (Wolf) and husband Rich Lowe; and son, Rick Wolf; grandsons, Matt Thompson (Braily), Caven Thompson (Kelsey), Garrett Lowe, Karsten Lowe (Megan), and Seth Wolf; great grandchildren, Ava, Hayden, Richard and Mattias; her first husband and the father of her children, Dick Gressett; and her beloved kitty, Hidie. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard Wolf; and her beloved kitties Sugar, Smudge, Angel, Uncas, Kuching, Kiwan, and M&M.
Charlotte had a full and well-lived life, and she had high standards for herself and others. She was a mentor and an example to follow for many people throughout her life. She treasured being "Mom" to her children, "Grana" to her grandchildren, and loved spending time with her family.
Services are as follows: Viewing Tuesday, March 15th from 4-8 p.m. at Porter Loring North 2102 N. Loop 1604 East San Antonio, TX; Cemetery Service Wednesday, March 16th 9:45 a.m. at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd. San Antonio, TX; Memorial Service Wednesday, March 16th 12:00 p.m. at Oak Hills Church 19595 I.H. 10 West San Antonio, TX to be followed by a reception.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Charlotte's name may be made to Oak Hills Church 19595 I.H 10 West San Antonio, TX 78257 specify youth or counseling scholarship; to Alamo Colleges Foundation at www.alamo.edu/give or mail to 2222 N. Alamo St. San Antonio, TX 78215; or to a charity of your choice.

You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com

Arrangements with
PORTER LORING MORTUARY NORTH
2102 NORTH LOOK 1604 EAST
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78232 – (210) 495-8221