SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 299
In Memory
of
Daphene Gimble Caudle
WHEREAS, A caring and purposeful life drew to a close with
the passing of Daphene Gimble Caudle of Lindale on
January 28, 2017, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Paul and Dollie Gimble, the former
Daphene Gimble was born on July 29, 1926, in New Harmony; a
lifelong resident of Smith County, she lived in Lindale for most
of her life and was an engaged member of the community; she
enjoyed a successful career with Lindale State Bank, which she
helped lead in her roles as head cashier and vice president; she
also served as secretary and treasurer of the family business,
Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Directors, for many years; and
WHEREAS, Sustained by a deep and abiding faith,
Mrs. Caudle was a valued member of the Lindale First Baptist
Church and of the Naomi Winsome Sunday School Class; and
WHEREAS, She and her husband, Ed Caudle, were the parents
of three children, Michael, Janet, and June; as the years passed,
Mrs. Caudle had the pleasure of seeing her family grow to include
four grandchildren, Gregory, Allison, Cory, and Angela, four
great-grandchildren, Caleb, Connor, Chaye, and Matthew, and a
great-great-granddaughter, Lexi; and
WHEREAS, Daphene Caudle touched countless lives with her
kindness, her generosity of spirit, and her ever-present smile,
and all those who were fortunate enough to know her will forever
hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Daphene Gimble
Caudle and extend sincere condolences to her relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Daphene Caudle.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 27, 2017,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate