TITLE: In memory of Bess Wynell "Nell" Buice Barton.

SUMMARY: In memory of Bess Wynell "Nell" Buice Barton.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Bess Wynell Barton, who passed away on May 27, 2015, at the age of 90; and WHEREAS, Born to Louie Ewing and Joe Henry Buice on February 22, 1925, in Waco, the former "Nell" Buice grew up in nearby Speegleville and graduated from Waco High School; she continued her education at Southwestern University, where she was an all-star basketball player, and at Baylor University, and she went on to work as a school secretary; respected by her colleagues, she served as board president for the Waco Education Secretary Association; and WHEREAS, On December 21, 1947, she exchanged the vows of matrimony with Larry Linus Barton, with whom she shared a rewarding marriage that spanned nearly five decades before Mr. Barton's passing; a devoted mother to her four children, Joe, Louie, Elizabeth, and Jon, Mrs. Barton gave generously of her time and energy to the PTA and Cub Scouts, and she was delighted to welcome numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren into the family; sustained by a deep and abiding faith, she participated in Sunday school and in the women's group at St. John United Methodist Church in Waco; and WHEREAS, Known to her loved ones as "Queen Bee," Nell Barton was admired for her fierce loyalty, her independent spirit, and her delightful sense of humor, and all those who were fortunate enough to share in her warmth and affection will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Bess Wynell Barton and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her children, Joe Linus Barton, Louie J. Barton and his wife, Judy, and Elizabeth Jan Barton Gerro and her husband, Mike; to her daughter-in-law, Jennifer Barton Wynne, and her husband, J. D.; to her 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; to her cousin, Bobby Plemons; and to her many 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 Nell Barton. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3523 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on June 1, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House