88R8604 CW-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 14
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort
those saddened by the passing of Mollie Jeanette Upton of Longview
on August 25, 2022, at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, The former Mollie Smith was born to Euel and Marlena
Smith in Bronte on June 4, 1956, and she grew up with the
companionship of seven siblings, Barbara, James, Mike, Patricia,
Gary, Richard, and Steve; she moved with her family to White Oak,
where she later graduated from White Oak High School, and she went
on to earn an associate's degree from Kilgore College; and
WHEREAS, On November 19, 1976, she married Paul Upton, with
whom she shared a fulfilling union that spanned more than 45 years;
she took great pride in her three children, Dustin, Dexter, and
Dakota, and with the passing years, she had the pleasure of seeing
her family grow to include her two grandchildren, Luke and Chase;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Upton enjoyed a rewarding career as a letter
carrier for the United States Postal Service for more than 25 years,
and she made many lasting friendships with her colleagues and
customers; in her leisure hours, she loved playing games, camping
with her family, and cheering for her children as they played
various sports; a woman of deep faith, she was a valued congregant
of White Oak United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS, Although her loss is difficult to bear, Mollie Upton
leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far
richer for having known her, and they will forever hold her close in
their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mollie Jeanette Upton and extend
sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; 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 Mollie Upton.