Eler Duncan was born on August 7, 1932 to Lee and Arlean Young Duncan

in Madisonville, Texas. She found Christ at an early age and was a

member of Sweet Zion Baptist Church of Madisonville where she taught

Sunday School. She attended schools in both Huntsville and

Madisonville, graduating from high school in Madisonville at the age

of 16. She was a graduate of Mary Allen College in Crockett, Texas

receiving her Bachelor of Science in Home Economics in 1954. Eler was

active in the civic events of her community; from participating in

math fairs to being elected Homecoming Queen, and it was in fact her

lively social life that led her to the love of her life on October

16th, 1950. She started dating William Mitchell Sandles at the Texas

State Fair.

"We've been an item ever since,

" said William. The couple

married June 15, 1957. From this union two children were born Regina

Yvette Sandles (Williams), and William Le Terance Sandles.

Eler's work life was varied but always geared towards serving and

uplifting others. She worked in the nursery of Hermann Hospital as

well as the radiology department, but her dream and passion was

always education. She joined the teaching staff at the J.P. Cornelius

Math and Science Academy (HISD) where she taught various grades from

1974 to 1997.

The only thing that she loved more than service to family and friends

was serving the Lord. Prior to joining The Ft.Bend Church twenty

years ago,Eler was a member of Oliver Chapel Baptist and Brentwood

Baptist Church. Before the pandemic Eler attended Fort Bend's Sunday

School and the noon mid-week Bible service.

Eler Sandles is survived by her husband of 68 years William

Sandles;children Regina Williams(Richard)and William

L.Sandles;grandson Austin Williams, sister,Rosie

Quiller;sisters-in-law Gwendolyn Byrd and Jessie Sandles;and a host

of nieces,nephews and cousins.

Eler Sandles went to be with the Lord the morning of May 6, 2025 at

home with her family, and although this is a heart breaking time for

her family, it is also a moment she, as an educator, would point out

is a time for joy. Eler Mae has graduated with highest honors to be with our lord.