Bertie Earline Lane

Bertie Earline Smith Lane, of Houston, Texas, was born in Depew, Oklahoma, in 1930 and passed away peacefully at the age of 94. Her passing is felt deeply by her family and friends, as we remember a remarkable woman and the life she lived.

Earline earned her Bachelor of Science in Education from Oklahoma State University and later completed a Master of Education. She dedicated much of her professional life to the Houston Independent School District, shaping countless young lives through her work in education.

Beyond her career, Earline lived with a strong faith and an entrepreneurial spirit. She was a devoted member of Garden Oaks Baptist Church, where her faith and fellowship brought her strength and joy throughout her life. She was also a loyal participant in her book club and an active member of Kappa Kappa Iota. In her spare time, she also founded Grains and Things, a bread-making business remembered fondly for the homemade rolls she often made for Sunday family lunches. She also enjoyed success as a Mary Kay consultant, even meeting the company’s founder, Mary Kay Ash.

Earline loved to travel, both across the country and abroad, sharing many adventures with her husband and her niece, Dell Louise. Whether close to home or far away, she cherished the joy of exploring new places and creating lasting memories with those she loved.

At home, her passion for gardening was evident in every season. As a Master Gardener, she nurtured both vegetables and flowers with skill and joy, filling her life and those around her with beauty and abundance.

Earline was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marion Arthur Lane, Sr., and her son, Kevin Earl Lane.

She is survived by her son, Marion “Art” Lane, Jr. (Pattie), of Dripping Springs, TX; granddaughter, Jessica Lane Walker (Steve) and great-granddaughter, June Walker, of Leander, TX; grandson, Hunter Lane (Sarah), of Leander, TX; and her niece, Dell Louise Fobes Marsh, of Grover Beach, California.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Lavender Springs Assisted Living and Magnolia Hospice for their extraordinary care and compassion in Earline’s final months.

She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.