84R7450 BPG-D
By: Giddings H.R. No. 273
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss and
celebrating the life of Ruby Mae Turner of Houston, who passed away
on December 21, 2014, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, A native of Washington County, Mrs. Turner was born
on August 12, 1924; she was joined in matrimony to Eddie Turner, and
in 1954, she and her husband bought a house in the Garden City Park
area of the Acres Homes community; the couple became the parents of
nine treasured children, and they shared a fulfilling marriage
until Mr. Turner's untimely passing in 1968; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Turner worked for many years at the Rice Hotel
in downtown Houston; although she never learned to drive, she
always found a way to get her sons and daughters where they needed
to go, and she absolutely insisted on paying any friend who might
offer a ride; she was completely dedicated to her children and
ensured that all their needs were met; and
WHEREAS, After moving to Houston, Mrs. Turner worshipped at
Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church and then at New Bethel
Missionary Baptist Church before joining Mt. Ararat Missionary
Baptist Church; she continued to live in her beloved house on
Stallings Drive, and even when it was being renovated, she firmly
refused to move out, so the contractors were obliged to complete the
project in stages; two of her sons resided with her, and she served
as their legal guardian and handled all of their medical and
financial matters until her health began to decline; when her
memory faded, she still liked to join in singing her favorite song,
"This Little Light of Mine," and her children ensured that she could
remain in her home, which was ever her refuge and the gathering
place for her cherished family; and
WHEREAS, Ruby Turner inspired others through her fierce
independence and her deep devotion to her family and faith, and she
will forever hold a special place in the hearts of all who were
fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Ruby Mae Turner and
extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
children, Pearlie Marie Tyrone, Leon "Mike" Turner and his wife,
Linda, Alfred "Charles" Turner, Patricia Turner, Clifford Turner,
State Representative Sylvester Turner, Robert Turner, Jacqueline
Turner, and Donald Ray Turner; to her stepchildren, Madie Thompson
and Everett Turner; to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
great-great-grandchildren; and to her many 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 Ruby Mae
Turner.