Mable Schools Langston

Lakeland- Mable Schools Langston, age 92, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 in Lakeland. Born in Tidewater, VA, she was the daughter of the late Lindsey Logan and Viola Mable Schools. Mrs. Langston served in the United States Army and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel working in the nursing corps during her 20 years of service. Mrs. Langston was a member of the First Baptist Church of Highland City and a longtime member of the Homemakers Club of Bartow. She is preceded in death by her four brothers, Lawson, Chunk, Herbert and Reamy, two sisters, Myrtle and Lucy, husband Robert William "Bob" Langston and her grandson, Shane Langston. Mable is survived by a loving family that includes four sons: Robert Langston (Lelia) of Athens, GA, Jeffrey “Jeff” Langston (Ramona) of Winter Haven, Gilbert "Skip" Langston (Vivian) of Fort Meade and Lawrence “Larry” Langston (Vicki) of Odessa. She also leaves behind three sisters: Helen Schools, Edythe Schools and Bettie Forster (Buddy) along with eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 31st at the First Baptist Church of Highland City from 10am to 11am. Funeral services will immediately follow at 11:00am at the church. Interment services will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Meade. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Highland City, 5410 Yarborough Lane, Lakeland, FL 33812.