TITLE: In memory of Barbara Harris Tolleson of Longview.

SUMMARY: In memory of Barbara Harris Tolleson of Longview.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Barbara Harris Tolleson of Longview on June 8, 2025, at the age of 87; and WHEREAS, Born in Panola County on April 22, 1938, to Grady Harris and Syble Pitts Harris, the former Barbara Harris attended school in Tenaha and Houston before her family moved to Longview in 1950; after graduating from Longview High School in 1955, she enrolled at the BMI Business Institute and worked as a secretary; she later rose to become a top salesperson at JCPenney, and she served as a beauty consultant with BeautiControl cosmetics; and WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Tolleson enjoyed the love and support of her husband, Joe, with whom she shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 46 years; she took great pride in her son, Kenneth, and her daughter, Kimberly, as well as her stepsons, John and Joe, and her treasured family eventually grew to include 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, A woman of profound faith, Mrs. Tolleson was a longtime member of Mobberly Baptist Church; she took pleasure in attending the school events of her grandchildren and such hobbies as home decorating, traveling, cooking, and crocheting; and WHEREAS, Barbara Tolleson led a life of caring devotion to her loved ones, and although she is deeply missed, her spirit will forever live in their hearts; 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 Barbara Harris Tolleson and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Joe V. Tolleson; to her children, Kenneth Taylor and Kimberly Taylor Davis and her husband, Jamie; to her stepsons, John D. Tolleson and his wife, Ginette, and Joe D. Tolleson and his wife, Susan; to her sister-in-law, Judy Stanley and her husband, Larry; to her grandchildren, Karrie, Ryan, and Nicole Taylor, Taylor Gray, Allison Gentry, DeAnna and Chris Davis, and Trent, Trey, Kate, and Jack Tolleson; to her 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 Barbara Tolleson. 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.