Mrs. Lillie W. Cole
Pecos, Reeves County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Outstanding and dedicated teacher; public benefactor. Born in Lavernia, Texas. Came to Pecos, 1906, with husband Wylie Moffitt Cole. They had two daughters. Widowed in 1912, started teaching career which lasted for 27 years. (1968)
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Lillie W. Cole came to Pecos in 1906 with her husband, Wylie Moffitt Cole, and after being widowed in 1912 turned to teaching, a career that would last 27 years. Remembered as an outstanding and dedicated educator and public benefactor, she raised two daughters while devoting herself to the schoolchildren of this West Texas town. Her marker honors a life of quiet service to her community.
Why it matters
Widowed women who became teachers were vital to the education and civic life of remote western towns, often serving as both breadwinners and community pillars.
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