TITLE: In memory of Daphene Gimble Caudle.

SUMMARY: In memory of Daphene Gimble Caudle.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A caring and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Daphene Gimble Caudle of Lindale on January 28, 2017, at the age of 90; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Paul and Dollie Gimble, the former Daphene Gimble was born on July 29, 1926, in New Harmony; a lifelong resident of Smith County, she lived in Lindale for most of her life and was an engaged member of the community; she enjoyed a successful career with Lindale State Bank, which she helped lead in her roles as head cashier and vice president; she also served as secretary and treasurer of the family business, Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Directors, for many years; and WHEREAS, Sustained by a deep and abiding faith, Mrs. Caudle was a valued member of the Lindale First Baptist Church and of the Naomi Winsome Sunday School Class; and WHEREAS, She and her husband, Ed Caudle, were the parents of three children, Michael, Janet, and June; as the years passed, Mrs. Caudle had the pleasure of seeing her family grow to include four grandchildren, Gregory, Allison, Cory, and Angela, four great-grandchildren, Caleb, Connor, Chaye, and Matthew, and a great-great-granddaughter, Lexi; and WHEREAS, Daphene Caudle touched countless lives with her kindness, her generosity of spirit, and her ever-present smile, and all those who were fortunate enough to know her will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Daphene Gimble Caudle and extend sincere condolences to her relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Daphene Caudle. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 27, 2017, by a rising vote.