TITLE: In memory of Joanne Russell Williams of Mineola.

SUMMARY: In memory of Joanne Russell Williams of Mineola.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, With the passing of Joanne Russell Williams on August 4, 2014, at the age of 83, the community of Mineola lost one of its most cherished residents; and WHEREAS, Born on July 27, 1931, in Grand Saline, the former Joanne Russell was the daughter of Herman and Effie Russell; she graduated from Grand Saline High School and went on to attend business college in Tyler; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams and her husband, Raymond, were loving parents to their two sons, Joe and Marty; for 65 years, the couple shared a close and caring relationship, and he preceded his wife in death by only 11 months; and WHEREAS, While her family always came first in her life, Mrs. Williams also devoted her time and energy to civic endeavors; a talented pianist, she played at countless church functions and funerals, helped to organize a cancer survivors' support group, and embarked on a career in the land title business at Wood County Title; in 1991, she was named Mineola Woman of the Year; and WHEREAS, Possessed of a kind and generous nature and admired for her elegant style, Joanne Williams made the world a better place for all who knew her, and they will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Joanne Russell Williams and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her sons, Joe Williams and his wife, Chris, and Marty Williams and his wife, Nannette; to her grandchildren, Jason, Ryan, Kacie, Maria, and Stephanie Williams; to her great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Grantham, Caden Haugen, and Madison, Maecy, Kase, Kamryn, and Koley Williams; to her great-great-grandson, Cannon Goforth; 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 Joanne Russell Williams. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1911 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 7, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House