TITLE: In memory of Barbara Ruth Boone.

SUMMARY: In memory of Barbara Ruth Boone.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Barbara Ruth Boone of White Oak on November 2, 2023, at the age of 68; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Bill and Marlena Terry, the former Barbara Terry was born in Bronte on November 11, 1954, and she grew up with the companionship of seven siblings, Patricia, Mollie, Gary, James, Richard, Steve, and Mike; she moved with her family to White Oak in 1961, and after graduating from high school, she attended nursing school at Kilgore College; and WHEREAS, Ms. Boone briefly worked at Good Shepherd Hospital before embarking on a rewarding career as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service; over the course of her more than three decades in that position, she formed many lasting friendships with her colleagues and customers along her route; and WHEREAS, Above all else, Ms. Boone was a devoted mother to her daughter, Amanda Munoz, and she had the pleasure of welcoming into her family a grandson, Keelin; a woman of deep faith, she was a longtime member of White Oak United Methodist Church; in her leisure hours, she enjoyed playing cards, camping, fishing, and spending time with her loved ones; and WHEREAS, Although Barbara Boone is greatly missed, she has left her family and friends with many cherished memories, and she will forever hold a special place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Barbara Ruth Boone and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her daughter, Amanda Munoz; to her grandson, Keelin Munoz; to her sisters, Patricia Owens and Mollie Upton; to her brothers, Gary Smith, James Smith, Richard Smith, and Steve Terry; and to her other relatives and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Barbara Boone. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on November 21, 2023, by a rising vote.