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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 179
By McNally
SJR0179
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A RESOLUTION to honor the memory of Bonnie June Raby of
Oliver Springs.
WHEREAS, the members of this General Assembly were greatly saddened to learn of
the passing of Bonnie June Raby; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Raby was an exemplary public servant and consummate professional
who worked assiduously to improve the quality of life for her fellow citizens in numerous
capacities; and
WHEREAS, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, Mrs.
Raby was a friend to everyone she encountered; she loved welcoming people into her home,
and she graciously insisted upon feeding everyone who visited her; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Raby was an active and devout member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church,
which she served faithfully for many years, singing in the choir and volunteering in the print
shop; and
WHEREAS, deeply devoted to her family, Mrs. Raby always endeavored to remain true
to family values of the highest order; and
WHEREAS, Bonnie Raby enjoyed the loving companionship of her husband, Archie
Raby, for fifty-four years before his passing; she was the proud mother of Leota (Terry) Wallick,
Aladene (Lyle) Blythe, Malinda (Ken) Yager, and Hoyt (Donna) Raby; grandmother of Garan
Wallick, Kellen Blythe, Alison Blythe, Trevor Blythe, Bonnie-Marie Yager-Wiggan, Will Yager,
Brad Raby, Jess Raby, Archie Raby, Caleb Raby, and Hannah Raby; and great-grandmother of
Levi Wallick, Felicity Wallick, Oliver Blythe, Kayleigh Blythe, Rylee Raby, Drew Raby, Kato
Raby, Simon Raby, Emily Raby, Chasity Raby, and Kittrell Raby; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Raby is further survived by her cousin, Marilyn Gilchrist; brother-in-law,
Gordon (Carol) Raby; sister-in-law, Jessie June Nelson; nephew and nieces, Keith Raby, Kristi
Everett, and Danita White; and several other nephews and nieces; and
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WHEREAS, Bonnie Raby leaves behind an indelible legacy of integrity and probity in
public life, compassion and loyalty in private life, and diligence and dedication in all her chosen
endeavors; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should pause to
remember the bountiful life of this exceptional public servant and human being; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we honor the memory of Bonnie June Raby,
reflecting fondly upon her impeccable character and her stalwart commitment to living the
examined life with courage and conviction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we express our sympathy and offer our condolences
to the family of Mrs. Raby.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.