88R27572 CJM-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 512
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of Dorothy Sue Spruell of White Oak on April 20, 2023, at
the age of 93; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Glen and Vera Wilson, Sue Spruell
grew up sharing in the companionship of a sister, Glenda; she
graduated with honors from Gladewater High School and continued her
education at Kilgore College; she subsequently embarked on a
rewarding career that included a stint with the U.S. government in
New Mexico and a 25-year tenure as an office manager and tax
collector with the City of White Oak; and
WHEREAS, In 1951, she married her high school sweetheart,
Robert Samuel Spruell, and the couple shared nearly six decades
together, until Mr. Spruell's passing in 2008; Mrs. Spruell was a
devoted mother to her three children, Susan, Bob, and Teri, and with
the passing years, she had the privilege of seeing her family grow
to include five grandchildren, Billy, Cody, Lacie, Brian, and
Brittani, and eight great-grandchildren, Kailyn, Peyton, Kyla,
Abigail, Sophia, Vera, West, and Bennet; her life was further
enriched by her shih tzus Katie and, later, Abby, her cat Golden,
and the many other beloved dogs, cats, and birds that she and her
family took in; and
WHEREAS, In retirement, Mrs. Spruell and her husband enjoyed
spending time with their family and traveling; her favorite
pastimes included quilting, working in her greenhouse, and going to
garage sales; moreover, she was a valued congregant of White Oak
Baptist Church, and she gave generously to her church, as well as to
her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and to many
charities; and
WHEREAS, Although Sue Spruell will be deeply missed, those
who held her dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness she
brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the life of Dorothy Sue Spruell and extend
sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her children,
Susan Terry and her husband, Steve, Bob Spruell and his wife, Cindy,
and Teri Pfau and her husband, Kevin; to her grandchildren, Billy
Terry, Cody Terry and his wife, Jessica, Lacie Schwartz and her
husband, Steven, Brian Pfau, and Brittani Larsen and her husband,
Daniel; to her great-grandchildren, Kailyn, Peyton, Kyla, Abigail,
Sophia, and Vera Terry, West Schwartz, and Bennet Larsen; 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 Senate adjourns this
day, it do so in memory of Sue Spruell.