TITLE: In memory of Dorothy Joe Woods.

SUMMARY: In memory of Dorothy Joe Woods.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Dorothy Joe Woods of Royse City on May 14, 2023, at the age of 89; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Eben and Ollie McClure, the former Dorothy Joe McClure was born on January 30, 1934; she grew up with four older siblings, Garth, Glenn, Mary Alice, and Martha Lou; on June 23, 1951, she was united in matrimony with Mitchell Woods at a ceremony conducted in Texarkana, Arkansas; they settled in Rondo, and they were blessed with four children, Mitchell, Lorna, Tonya, and Thomas; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Woods was employed as a realtor for 48 years, and she and her husband also owned commercial greenhouses and raised worms; later, they refurbished rental properties in the Texarkana area; the couple shared a fulfilling relationship of 47 years before the death of Mr. Woods; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Mrs. Woods served as a judge at the Miller County Fair, and she was an EHC leader, Alateen counselor, and active church volunteer; she had a green thumb, and in addition to gardening, her many hobbies included collecting Santa Clauses, cooking for family and friends, playing the organ and piano, painting, sewing, and crocheting; warm and kind, she was always the first to offer help when someone she knew was in need; she had both a strong work ethic and a great sense of fun, and her wonderful sense of humor brightened the days of those around her; and WHEREAS, Although Dorothy Joe Woods is deeply missed, the passage of time will never diminish the joy and love that she brought into the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Dorothy Joe Woods and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her children, Mitchell Woods Jr. and his wife, Kim, Lorna Chander, Tonya Raymond and her husband, Michael, and Thomas Woods and his wife, Angela; to her grandchildren, David, Brooke, Fallon, and Ryan; to her eight great-grandchildren; 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 Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dorothy Joe Woods. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 20, 2023, by a rising vote.