87S21042 TBO-D
By: Price H.R. No. 98
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Peggy Ferguson of Dumas on August 23, 2021, at the age of
82; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Elvie and Myrtle Blackshear, the
former Peggy Blackshear was born in Lockney on December 17, 1938;
she grew up in Dumas in a large family that included her 14
siblings, Dorothy, Billie, Royce, Perry, R. L., Horace, Junior,
Ina, Trummie, A. W., Robert, Jack, Dub, and Farris; and
WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Ferguson enjoyed the love
and support of her husband, Tom, with whom she shared a rewarding
marriage that spanned four decades; she took great pride in her five
children, Bud, Kim, Jaimie, Daniel, and Aimie, and with the passing
years, she had the pleasure of welcoming into her family 13
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ferguson worked alongside her husband at Ad Rem
Land Company, and she helped ensure that the business demonstrated
the highest standards of ethics and service; deeply dedicated to
her community, she volunteered with Court Appointed Special
Advocates and served on the Moore County Appraisal Review Board;
moreover, she gave generously of her time to the Dumas Noon Lions
Club for 27 years, and she held the distinction of becoming the
organization's first female president; among her many
achievements, she was honored with the CASA Volunteer of the Year
award, and she won the prize for Best Cobbler in the 2007 Best Pie in
the West contest; and
WHEREAS, Gifted with a rich alto singing voice, Mrs. Ferguson
was fond of music, especially gospel hymns and classic country
tunes; she was also an avid fan of Texas Tech football and the
Dallas Cowboys; in her leisure time, she enjoyed traveling, and she
delighted in holiday celebrations and family gatherings; and
WHEREAS, Possessed of a warm and generous nature, a keen
sense of humor, and a joyous zest for life, Peggy Ferguson
brightened the world for all who knew her, and they will forever
hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Peggy Ferguson and extend sincere condolences to the members of
her family: to her husband, Tom Ferguson; to her siblings, Dorothy
Sipes, Billie Payne, Royce Blackshear, and Perry Blackshear; to her
children, Bud Martin and his wife, Brenda, Kim Yearwood and her
husband, Mark, Jaimie Wilson and her husband, Matt, Daniel Ferguson
and his wife, Jennifer, and Aimie Ingersoll and her husband, Chad;
to her grandchildren, Damon, Tyler, Chelsea, Brad, Arila Nichole,
Jake, Emily, Troy, Benjamin, Christian, Jayci, Jaz, and Lando; to
her 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 Peggy
Ferguson.