Winnie Christine Mansell

Christine was born in Coleman, Oklahoma on June 19th, 1933 to Jimmy Hardy & Bessie Ann Gatlin but grew up and went to school in Turkey, Texas where she always considered home.

Christine was married to Charles Edward Mansell of Quitaque, Texas on July 17, 1949 in Childress, Texas. Christine and Charles moved several times, from Turkey to Atoka, Oklahoma back to Turkey, to Amarillo, Los Angeles, Lubbock then Denver City and finally in 1961 they settled in Midland and raised their five sons and one daughter. Charles and Christine were married 51 years living in Midland most of that time.

Nanny Christine, or ‘Ninny’ as Papa Charles affectionately called her, was a licensed beautician by the state of Texas. She surrounded herself with children and preferred working as a nanny raising not only her children and grandchildren but many other children as well. More than anything she enjoyed spending time with her family. Nanny loved to help children read and always had a story or song to liven the mood. Nanny was very imaginative and creative. When the grandchildren stayed at Nanny and Papa’s, there was good food, home-made doll houses, scary stories and tons of coloring. Always praising and encouraging words for her loved ones. No one could build you up like she could. She was a huge baseball fan and loved watching Rangers games. Being a great communicator she could talk with anyone about anything.

Christine is preceded in death by her parents Jimmy Hardy and Bessie Ann Gatlin; her husband Charles Edward Mansell; brothers Leon Gatlin, Howard Gatlin and Jimmy Gatlin Sr.; her sister Karen Sorrell; daughter-in-law Vickie Mansell; and her beloved granddaughter Cheyenne Mansell.

Christine is survived by her sister Peggy Ellison, brothers Tommy Gatlin and Dicky Gatlin, all of Midland; her children Monty & Terry Mansell, Keith Mansell, Steve & Mary Ann Mansell, Terry Jon & Louella Mansell, Mark & Debbie Mansell and daughter Tammy & Tychicus Roberson; 23 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren, as well as many other family and friends.

The funeral service will be held at 9:00am on Saturday, February 6th 2016 at West Kentucky Baptist Church at 1501 W. Kentucky Baptist Church, Midland, Texas, Reverend Bob Porter-field will be officiating. Graveside service will follow at 2:00pm at Dreamland Cemetery in Turkey, Texas.