81R9812 MDM-D
By: Homer H.C.R. No. 112
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The loved ones of Cory Lee Ellis of Mount Pleasant
were greatly saddened by her passing on February 7, 2009, at the age
of 93; and
WHEREAS, Born in Mount Pleasant on August 1, 1915, Cory
Phillips was the daughter of Andrew and Nora Phillips; she married
Oscar "Jack" Ellis and with him shared a rewarding relationship
until the time of his passing; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ellis was the devoted mother of 14 children,
and with the passing years she had the pleasure of welcoming 55
grandchildren, 92 great-grandchildren, 64
great-great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-great-grandchildren
into the family; and
WHEREAS, A kind woman of steadfast faith, Cory Ellis was
considered the church mother by the congregation of the White Oak
Church of God in Christ, where she served as treasurer and taught
Sunday school; she was retired from Snow White Laundry in her
hometown; and
WHEREAS, Cory Ellis was a kind and caring woman, and she will
forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of those fortunate
enough to have shared in the richness of her life; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Cory Lee Ellis and extend
sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her children
and their spouses, John Ersley and Geraldine Ellis, Vernett and
Nadine Ellis, Albertha and John Thweatte, Alnettia and Tom Carlyle,
Betty and Jimmy Hall, and Geneva and Duke Hamilton; to her
daughters-in-law, Mattie and Doris Ellis; to her son-in-law,
Theartis Brown; to her grandchildren and their extended families;
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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Cory Lee Ellis.