85S11079 CJM-D
By: Huberty H.R. No. 126
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Patricia
Gayle Eversole of Houston, who passed away on July 16, 2017, at the
age of 73; and
WHEREAS, Born to Arthur and Mary Morgan on August 5, 1943, in
Dallas, the former Pat Morgan grew up with the companionship of two
sisters, JoAnn and Loretta, and a brother, Arthur; she attended Sam
Houston State University and enjoyed a successful career in
education, starting out as a teacher in Liberty and going on to
serve for more than two decades as a school counselor in the Humble
Independent School District; and
WHEREAS, On October 1, 1966, she was joined in matrimony to
her college sweetheart, Jerry Eversole, with whom she shared a
rewarding marriage that spanned half a century; over the years, the
couple became the proud parents of two sons, Dayne and Lance, and
their lives were further enriched by their two grandsons, Hayden
and Luke; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Eversole gave back to her community by
volunteering at the Star of Hope Mission, and she pursued a number
of hobbies, including reading and gardening; she also took great
pleasure in going to the beach with her family, hosting holiday
gatherings, and catching up with her Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
sisters at their annual reunion; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Pat Eversole
will remember the way she touched their lives with her warmth, her
optimism, and her brilliant smile, 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, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Patricia Gayle Eversole and extend heartfelt sympathy to her
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 Pat
Eversole.