TITLE: In memory of Odessa Davis Yeager.

SUMMARY: In memory of Odessa Davis Yeager.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Odessa Davis Yeager on March 6, 2015, at the age of 91; and WHEREAS, The former Odessa Davis was born on June 4, 1923, to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Davis in Hunt County; she married the love of her life, John Yeager, and they became the proud parents of a daughter, Toinette; over the years, her family grew to include four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, with whom Mrs. Yeager shared many treasured moments; and WHEREAS, A resident of Mineola for nearly six decades, Mrs. Yeager was employed as the registrar of Mineola High School for 20 years, and she operated her own dress shop for 14 years; she also served as the secretary for First United Methodist Church, where she was a valued congregant and where she chaired numerous church committees; and WHEREAS, Deeply concerned for the welfare of others, Mrs. Yeager gave generously of her time and talents as a 33-year member of the Pilot Club and as a cofounder and longtime board member of both the Caring and Sharing program and the Kindness Kottage resale shop; she also held membership for several years in the Mineola Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, Odessa Yeager was deeply devoted to her family, her faith, and her community, and she will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who held her close to their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Odessa Davis Yeager and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her daughter, Toinette Collier, and her husband, Ed; to her grandchildren, Davin Smith, David and Chris Collier, and Dara Culver; to her great-grandchildren, Blayne, Aiden, and Cheyenna Smith, Tristan Randolph, and Holly Culver; to her sisters, Dorothy Day and Ida Shields; to her sister-in-law, Marie Davis; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Odessa Davis Yeager. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2053 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House