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.