88S10195 BPG-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 29
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Dorothy Joe Woods of Royse City on May 14, 2023, at the
age of 89; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Eben and Ollie McClure, the former
Dorothy Joe McClure was born on January 30, 1934; she grew up with
four older siblings, Garth, Glenn, Mary Alice, and Martha Lou; on
June 23, 1951, she was united in matrimony with Mitchell Woods at a
ceremony conducted in Texarkana, Arkansas; they settled in Rondo,
and they were blessed with four children, Mitchell, Lorna, Tonya,
and Thomas; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Woods was employed as a realtor for 48 years,
and she and her husband also owned commercial greenhouses and
raised worms; later, they refurbished rental properties in the
Texarkana area; the couple shared a fulfilling relationship of 47
years before the death of Mr. Woods; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Mrs. Woods served as a
judge at the Miller County Fair, and she was an EHC leader, Alateen
counselor, and active church volunteer; she had a green thumb, and
in addition to gardening, her many hobbies included collecting
Santa Clauses, cooking for family and friends, playing the organ
and piano, painting, sewing, and crocheting; warm and kind, she was
always the first to offer help when someone she knew was in need;
she had both a strong work ethic and a great sense of fun, and her
wonderful sense of humor brightened the days of those around her;
and
WHEREAS, Although Dorothy Joe Woods is deeply missed, the
passage of time will never diminish the joy and love that she
brought into the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 1st
Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Dorothy Joe Woods
and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
children, Mitchell Woods Jr. and his wife, Kim, Lorna Chander,
Tonya Raymond and her husband, Michael, and Thomas Woods and his
wife, Angela; to her grandchildren, David, Brooke, Fallon, and
Ryan; to her eight great-grandchildren; and to her many 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 Dorothy Joe Woods.