H.R. No. 2079
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The citizens of Pittsburg lost an admired community
leader with the death of Estelle Parker on January 15, 2015, at the
age of 95; and
WHEREAS, Born on November 25, 1919, in Titus County, the
former Estelle Crain was the daughter of William Lee Crain and Nina
Estelle Smith Crain; she married William Russell "W. R." Parker,
and they became the parents of four daughters, Linda, Mary Ann,
"Hedy," and "Tonnie"; through the years, Mrs. Parker saw her family
grow to include 7 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 2
great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, In 1945, Mrs. Parker and her husband opened a
plumbing business that they expanded to include appliances, floor
coverings, and furniture; for seven decades, as the owner of Parker
Furniture and Appliance, "Mama Parker," or "Mrs. Estelle," as she
was fondly known, worked to promote a vital downtown Pittsburg
through her own store's initiatives and as a favorite customer at
many local shops; she was also a valued congregant of the First
Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Estelle Parker was a devoted mother and grandmother
and a significant asset to her business and her community; her
commitment to her loved ones and to Pittsburg will be remembered and
admired for years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Estelle Parker and
extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
daughter, Linda Grundish, and her husband, David; to her
grandchildren, Dr. Mike and Ann McCrady, Dr. Bob and Julie McCrady,
Tom McCrady, Liz and Bobby Goodman, Tinkie Williams, Keith and Anna
Sewell, and Paul and Laurie Sewell; to her 13 great-grandchildren
and her 2 great-great-grandchildren; and to her other relatives and
many 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 Estelle
Parker.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2079 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House