Miriam Matlock Saunders, 95, was born on January 8, 1908 in Frost, Texas to John W. Matlock, M.D. and Mary R. Davis Matlock, M.D. She died on November 10, 2003 in Arlington, Texas where she has lived with her daughter Jane and son-in-law Don since 1997. She received her public school education in Frost and then in 1927 a BA and a BS degree from C.I.A., now Texas Woman s University. She taught high school English and Latin for five years in Matador and Paducah, Texas. In 1933 Miriam earned an MA degree from the University of Texas in Austin and moved to Corpus Christi to teach at Corpus Christi High School. In 1935 she married Walter A. Saunders, a prominent local businessman. They had a son, Walter Jr. and a daughter, Jane S. Gore. She was well known as a book reviewer, giving book reviews and other programs in Corpus for many years. She especially enjoyed doing Christmas stories and once gave five programs in two days. In later years she used her love and knowledge of books when she worked at Wehring Book Store. For a number of years she was a grader for the English department at Del Mar College. She served as a director of the White Point Oil and Gas Company for over twenty years. She participated and held offices in many civic, educational and charitable activities, including City Federation of Womens Clubs, the City Federation of PTAs, Phi Mu sorority, the Pierian Club, PEO, Inner Wheel (Rotary), AAUW, DAR, TWU Alumni, Delta Kappa Gamma and the Public Library Board. She was very proud of her service on the boards of the YWCA and the local TB Association. She was once honored as a Woman of the Year by the local Business and Professional Women's Association. Although active in many organizations she was also known by many as a friend upon whom they could depend for counsel and support. She loved people and they loved her in return. She was member of First United Methodist Church of Corpus Christi from 1935 until her death. She served in numerous capacities, including substitute teacher of the Conley Wesley Class and as member or officer of numerous boards, commissions, and committees of her church. While residing in Arlington, she attended and supported First Presbyterian Church, Arlington. She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband Walter; brothers, Dixon, John, Davis and Hugh Matlock; sisters, Phyllis Smith, Clifford Matlock, and Joyce Mitchell; and two brothers-in-law. Survivors: She is survived by her daughter Jane Gore and husband Don H. Gore of Arlington, Texas; son Walter Saunders Jr. and wife Mary Lelia of Houston, Texas; and grandchildren, Walter III and wife Peggy Saunders, Crain and wife Lisa Saunders, Susan Gore and husband Ryan Burdeno, Saundra and husband Scott Savage, and Kyle Gore. She is also survived by great grandchildren: Travis, Emily, & Lauren Saunders (children of Walter III); Aaron, Anna, & Aidan Saunders (children of Crain); Casey Savage and Maggie & Dan Burdeno. She is also survived by her sister Exa Matlock, sister-in-law Mary Lou Matlock and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington. Burial: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November, 13 at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Corpus Christi. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1838, Corpus Christi, TX 78403; First Presbyterian Church, 1200 South Collins St., Arlington, TX 76010 or a favorite charity.