SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 512
In Memory
of
Sue Spruell
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 State of Texas, 88th
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, Stephen, 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.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 3, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate