TITLE: In memory of Mava Jo Turner of Anahuac.

SUMMARY: In memory of Mava Jo Turner of Anahuac.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Mava Jo Turner of Anahuac on November 10, 2022, at the age of 87; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Jay and Delna Lewis, the former Mava Jo Lewis was born in Yellville, Arkansas, on September 12, 1935; she moved with her family to Texas in 1941, initially living in Luling and then settling in Anahuac in 1949; she attended Anahuac High School, where she was involved in sports and other student activities; and WHEREAS, She married Vernon Dwight "Pee Wee" Turner, with whom she shared a fulfilling union that spanned more than five decades until his passing in 2007; she took great pride in her children, Arthur, Jody, and the late Suzanne, and over the years, she had the pleasure of welcoming into her family five grandchildren, Cortney, Paige, Jason, Braden, and Lee, as well as six great-grandchildren, Baylee, Brooke, Krissa, Peyson, Grayson, and Wyatt; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Turner devoted herself to her home and to raising her children, and she worked alongside her husband on the family farm for many years; later in life, she enjoyed a rewarding career with Sterling Funeral Homes; and WHEREAS, Although she will be deeply missed, the passage of time will never diminish the joy and love that Mava Jo Turner brought into the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mava Jo Turner and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her son, Arthur Jay Turner, and his wife, Marie; to her daughter, Jody Fyvie, and her husband, Cort; to her grandchildren, Cortney Watson and her husband, Chris, Paige Standley and her husband, Justin, Jason Turner, Braden Turner and his wife, Jessie, and Lee Gray; to her great-grandchildren, Baylee Watson, Brooke Watson, Krissa Gray, Peyson Standley, Grayson Turner, and Wyatt Turner; 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mava Jo Turner. Leo-Wilson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 240 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 8, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House