TITLE: In memory of Claudette Cox Jones of Longview.

SUMMARY: In memory of Claudette Cox Jones of Longview.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Claudette Cox Jones of Longview on July 4, 2025, at the age of 89; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Osa and Jack Cox, the former Claudette Cox was born in Kilgore on July 2, 1936, and she grew up with the companionship of four siblings; she graduated from Kilgore High School, and she went on earn a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of North Texas and a master's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University; and WHEREAS, She wed James Clark Agee Jr. in 1957, and the couple became the parents of two daughters, Adana and Ami; after Mr. Agee's passing in 1970, she was fortunate enough to find love again and shared four rewarding decades of marriage with her husband, Cassity Jones, who also preceded her in death; the couple's blended family included Mr. Jones's four children, Jan, John, Jim, and Jerry, and through the years, she was further blessed with 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Actively engaged in her community, Mrs. Jones gave generously of her time to the Asbury House Child Enrichment Center for several decades; she also served as board president of the Texas Shakespeare Festival Foundation and was involved with the Good Shepherd Foundation and Goodwill Industries of the Pines; in recognition of her myriad volunteer service efforts, she was honored with numerous accolades and awards; and WHEREAS, A woman of strong faith, Mrs. Jones was a valued congregant of Longview First United Methodist Church, where she served on the board and participated in the Henry Foster Sunday school class; in her leisure hours, she enjoyed dancing, gardening, and hosting family gatherings, and she delighted in the time she spent traveling with her husband; moreover, she wrote and published a collection of poems entitled Grandmother's Garden at the age of 81; and WHEREAS, Although Claudette Jones is deeply missed, those who held her dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness she brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Claudette Cox Jones and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her children, Adana Peloubet and her husband, John, Ami Cooper and her husband, Craig, Jan Forester and her husband, Sam, John Jones and his wife, Lisa, Jim Jones and his wife, Vicki, and Jerry Jones and his wife, Lisa; to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 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 Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Claudette Jones. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 15, 2025, by a rising vote.