85R10596 BPG-D
By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 365
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Ruby Lee O'Neal Greene on February 3, 2017, at the age of
90; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Henry and Dovie O'Neal, the former
Ruby O'Neal was born on November 1, 1926, in the town of Eloise in
Falls County; one of 12 children, she grew up in Antioch and met her
future husband, Shellie Tom Greene, while in school; the couple
married in 1946 and became the parents of two sons, Vincent and
Shellie, and four daughters, Dorothy, Dovie, Henretta, and Marilyn;
while raising her family in Odessa, Mrs. Greene encouraged a love
of learning, and they all graduated from college and went on to
professional careers; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Greene adored children and demonstrated an
exceptional commitment to early education; she taught many little
ones in her home and at First Baptist Church Day Care and Odessa
College Day Care; kind, caring, and always willing to help, she
enjoyed cooking for others, and her kitchen was a most welcoming
place; she could be counted on for wise, unstinting advice as well
as a tasty meal, and she was also admired for the elegance of her
attire, which included stiletto heels and stylish hats; and
WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, Mrs. Greene was a valued
member of St. James Baptist Church and served as a deaconess and as
a member of the Missionary Circle and choir; she later joined
Concord Baptist Church while living in Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Ruby Greene
will remember her warmth, strength of character, and compassion,
and she will forever hold a treasured place in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Ruby Lee O'Neal Greene
and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
children, Dorothy Jackson and her husband, David, Shellie Tom
Greene Jr. and his wife, Flora, Dovie Jackson and her husband,
Isaac, Henretta Holmes and her husband, Jerry, and Marilyn Clark;
to her siblings, Velma Sanders, Johnny O'Neal, and Hazel Harden; to
her grandchildren, David, Danese, Tracy, Jerretta, Jerret, Kellee,
Michael, Ranthony, and Vincent; 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 Ruby
Greene.