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She was born on December 24, 1956 in LaGrange, Illinois to Jack and Mikey Duffill. Lani, or Honey as she was affectionally referred to by her family, grew up in Morristown, NJ and studied Education at Northwestern University. She was most proud of teaching 4th grade at Las Colinas Elementary in Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD where she helped open the school in 1986 and taught until she retired in 2013. Education was her passion and during her tenure she helped LCE win the National Blue Ribbon in 1993 and 1994, attending the ceremony in Washington to accept the honor on behalf of the school. She also led the math team to win the district math competition multiple years including a 5-year consecutive winning streak.
She was married to Mike Mango for 39 years (in May) and loved her three children Philip, Melissa and Marci Mango during that time. Lani lived a full life, often enjoying reading countless novels, cheering on the Cleveland Browns and Indians, and playing games like Euchre, Bunco and Pokeno with her friends.
Lani is survived by her husband Mike, her children Philip (Jennifer), Melissa, Marci, grandchildren Reilly, Emma and Halle, mother Mikey Gray Duffill, sister Sheri (Norman) Mellides, brother Bill (Peg) Duffill and many other loving family members.
Please join us in celebrating her life on Saturday, March 25th at 1pm at the T. Boone Pickens Faith Presbyterian Hospice at 12477 Merit Drive, Dallas TX.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Carrollton Women's Club scholarship fund Lani supported for years while serving on the committee. Please mail your donation in memory of Lani Mango to:
Carrollton Women's Club
PO Box 116780
Carrollton, TX 75011-6780
In closing, Lani and her family will be eternally grateful to the young girl and her family that donated her heart and granted us an additional 10 years of time. If you are not already, please consider becoming an organ donor.
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Arrangements under the direction of:
Aria Cremation Service and funeral home
19310 Preston Road
Dallas, Texas 75252
214-306-6700
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Chris Podzemny
April 8, 2025
One of my favorite teachers. She made a powerful and long lasting impression on my life. Thank you Mrs Mango.
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Jill G Lapin
September 25, 2023
Lani was a freshman with me on the same floor in Allison Hall at Northwestern. She was so much fun and brought joy and caring to everyone she met. I am so sorry for your loss.
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