82R27225 RYA-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 2599
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
of Joyce "Nena" Norsworthy Wailes of Waco, who passed away on April
28, 2011, at the age of 76; and
WHEREAS, The former Joyce Evelyn Norsworthy was born in
Sabine Parish, Louisiana, on December 7, 1934, to Henry and Annie
Durrett Norsworthy; after attending college, she married Julian
"Hap" Wailes, the love of her life, on June 4, 1954, in
Natchitoches, Louisiana; they enjoyed 56 years together and were
blessed with a daughter, Debbie; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Wailes and her family moved to Waco on
May 1, 1972; she was a member of Timber Crest Baptist Church, where
she served the congregation as church librarian; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to her family, Mrs. Wailes especially
enjoyed spending time with her six grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren; her favorite pastimes also included quilting
and gardening; and
WHEREAS, While the death of Nena Wailes brings great sadness
to her family and friends, she leaves behind a legacy that will long
be treasured by all those who held her dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Joyce Norsworthy
Wailes and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family:
to her husband, Julian "Hap" Wailes; to her daughter, Debbie
Galvez; to her grandchildren, Kirstin Galvez-Leidig, Kenny Galvez
and his wife, Angie, Geoffrey Galvez, Jamey Galvez, Jonathan
Galvez, and Rachel Galvez; to her 12 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 Joyce
Norsworthy Wailes.