86R19761 BPG-D
By: Zedler H.R. No. 921
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Linda
Sue White of Azle, who passed away on March 4, 2019, at the age of
74; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Elmer Eugene Lawrence and Billie
Jean Shaw-Lawrence, the former Linda Lawrence was born in Fort
Worth on October 18, 1944; she grew up with two brothers, Edwin and
John, and a sister, Jean; and
WHEREAS, Ms. White shared a fulfilling marriage with her
husband, Marion Maurice White, and she was the devoted mother of a
daughter, Darla Eileen Ball-Garrett, and a son, John Edwin "Buzzy"
McCormick; with the passing years, she experienced the joy of
welcoming into her family two grandchildren, Jeremy Austin Garrett
and Ashlee Marie Garrett, and three stepchildren, Sherry White, who
preceded her in death, Donald Maley, and Terry Rentz; and
WHEREAS, For most of her career, Ms. White was employed as a
cook in the Azle and Castleberry Independent School Districts; she
also treated family and friends to delicious meals, and her
culinary talent ensured that they visited often; and
WHEREAS, Warm, kind, and caring, Linda White will be deeply
missed by those she has left behind, but they will forever cherish
their memories of her sweet smile and wonderful sense of humor; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Linda Sue White and
extend sincere condolences to her loved ones; 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 Linda Sue
White.