TITLE: In memory of Cleo Frances Malone of West.

SUMMARY: In memory of Cleo Frances Malone of West.

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WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends of Cleo Frances Malone of West, who passed away on April 12, 2011, at the age of 97; and WHEREAS, Born on December 5, 1913, in Whitesboro to Noah Francis and Rebekah Manning, the former Cleo Manning attended school in her hometown; she went on to marry Gordon Wesley Malone, and the couple shared many happy years together and welcomed into their family a beloved daughter, Darlene; Mr. Malone preceded his wife in death in 1988; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Malone worked as a seamstress in Dallas for more than 30 years, retiring in the late 1960s; her hobbies included gardening, sewing, and cooking, and she also enjoyed taking walks; she moved to the West area in 1993 to be near her daughter and son-in-law and became a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of West; and WHEREAS, Cherished for her strength, kindness, and cheerful nature, Cleo Malone will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by all those who were privileged to share in her friendship and affection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Cleo Frances Malone and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her daughter, Darlene Brooks, and her husband, James "Bo" Brooks; to her grandchildren, Tonya White, Brittney Hand and her husband, Justin, and Jayme Brooks; to her great-grandchildren, Hailey White, Hunter White, and Kirstyn Hand; 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Cleo Malone. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1945 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 19, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House