82R20010 MDM-D

By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1535

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and generosity of Donna Ann Shelton, who passed away on March 24, 2011, at the age of 79; and

WHEREAS, Born on January 1, 1932, in Franklin to Raymond and Mary Pirtle, the former Donna Ann Pirtle attended schools in the Blue Ridge Community and in Bremond; and

WHEREAS, She married James Marion Shelton on December 23, 1948, and the couple enjoyed a rewarding relationship for nearly six decades until his passing in 2006; Mrs. Shelton was the devoted mother of seven children, Dennis, who preceded her in death, James, Richard, Rodger, Thomas, Debra, and Jeanelle; through the years, she knew the joy of welcoming 16 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, and 25 great-grandchildren into her family; and

WHEREAS, A longtime resident of the Stranger Community, Mrs. Shelton was retired from B-K Auto Supply in Marlin; in addition to serving on the board of directors of the Stranger Community Cemetery Association, she belonged to the Stranger Community Church; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Shelton left an indelible impression on all who knew her, and those who shared in the warmth of her affection will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Donna Ann Shelton and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her children and their spouses, James and Renee Shelton, Richard and Judy Shelton, Rodger and Jean Shelton, Thomas Shelton, Debra and Bill Atomanczyk, and Jeanelle and Tom Greene; to her sisters-in-law, Bobbie Lyon and her husband, Walter, and Bernice Pirtle; to her grandchildren and 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Donna Ann Shelton.