82R25090 MDM-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 2214
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Margaret Vandever of Waco passed away on
April 23, 2011, at the age of 95, leaving her circle of family and
friends to cherish their many happy memories of time spent in her
company; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 28, 1916, in Holland, Texas, to
Charles and Dovie Joiner McCray, the former Margaret McCray enjoyed
the companionship of two sisters, Bessie and Luela; and
WHEREAS, She married Roy Vandever and the couple shared a
rewarding relationship that was further enriched with the addition
of four children, R. C., Tom, Sue, and Dovie; through the years,
Mrs. Vandever watched her treasured family grow to include six
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, This sweet-natured woman was a longtime employee of
Weston Bakery and a valued member of Northside Church of Christ; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Vandever touched many lives during her time
on this earth, and she will forever hold a special place in the
hearts of those who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Margaret Vandever
and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
daughters and their spouses, Sue and Jerry Miller and Dovie and
Truman Burrow; to her daughter-in-law, Teeny Vandever; to her
sister, Luela Snow; 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 Margaret
Vandever.