88R24244 CJM-D
By: Hughes, et al. S.R. No. 728
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and
generosity of Gloria Morris Ashford of Dallas, who passed away on
March 25, 2023, at the age of 92; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Samuel and Evelyn Morris, Gloria
Ashford was born on October 11, 1930, in Los Angeles and grew up
sharing in the companionship of a sister, Eleanor; raised in
Annapolis, Maryland, she graduated from the Anne Arundel County
Public School System and went on to earn a degree in nursing;
devoted to helping others, she enjoyed a rewarding career as a nurse
and retired from the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dallas
after more than 20 years of dedicated service; she was also a loyal
and committed union representative; and
WHEREAS, Valuing family above all else, Mrs. Ashford raised
four children, Willis, Royce, Zina, and Morris, the latter of whom
preceded her in death; with the passing years, she had the privilege
of seeing her family grow to include 15 grandchildren, 12
great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Admired for her warm and caring nature and radiant
smile, Gloria Ashford 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 Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Gloria Morris Ashford and extend
heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family: to her children,
Willis Kevin West, State Senator Royce Barry West, and Zina Yvetté
Ashford; to her grandchildren, Shaniqua, Sammiel, Stephond,
Rolando, Roddrick, and Brandon West, Brett Manning, Tara West
Franklin, Royce Barry West II, Sessalli, Simone, and Siara Obasuyi,
and Fatai Obasuyi II; to her great-grandchildren, Autavia,
Natashia, Ryan, Riley, Rose, Roman, and Remington West, T'ria Hurd,
Stephond West II, Tiara Franklin, Royce West III, and Brett Manning
Jr.; to her great-great-grandchildren, Kaden, Kimora, Kameron,
Giovanni, Gianna, Genesis, Nehemiah, and Ni'Ari; 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 Gloria Ashford.