SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 69
In Memory
of
Evelyn Ellison
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Evelyn Dailey
Johnson Nehls Ellison were deeply saddened by her death on
September 26, 2020, at the age of 103; and
WHEREAS, The former Evelyn Dailey was born in Kelsey on
August 20, 1917, to Kirby and Bethany Dailey; she grew up with the
companionship of seven sisters, Pat, Ruth, Elvis, Deeny, Miriam,
Maureen, and Faye, and a brother, Cecil; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ellison raised six children, Douglas, Annette,
Sandy, Dianne, Brenda, and Paul, with her first husband, Raymond C.
Johnson, who preceded her in death; she was also predeceased by her
second and third husbands, J. B. Nehls and Johnnie Ellison; with
the passing years, Mrs. Ellison had the pleasure of seeing her
family grow to include 12 grandchildren, Todd, Russell, Stacy,
Darrellene, Terri, Chris, Tony, Kelli, Brandon, Britt, Bryce, and
Eddie, and 30 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A woman of deep faith, Mrs. Ellison was a devoted
member of First Baptist Church in Gilmer and the Dorcas Sunday
school class; she delighted in gardening, bird-watching,
cooking, crocheting, quilting, and making ceramics; above all
else, she treasured time spent with her family, and she often
cheered on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren at sporting
events; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of more than a century, Evelyn
Ellison lived a rich and purposeful life, and she will long be
remembered with deep affection by all who knew her; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby honor the memory of Evelyn Dailey Johnson
Nehls Ellison and extend sincere sympathy 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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Evelyn Ellison.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2021,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate