88S30603 CJM-D
By: Hughes S.R. No. 15
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Countless lives were touched by the kindness and
generosity of Carolyn Latham Sullivan of Marshall, who passed away
on February 6, 2023, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, The former Carolyn Latham was born to Albert and
Hazel Latham on October 25, 1932, in Dallas; sharing in the
companionship of her two siblings, Marion and Albert, she grew up in
Longview and Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School with
the Class of 1950; she continued her education at the BMI School of
Business and went on to work at Dun & Bradstreet in Little Rock,
Arkansas; she later became a co-owner of Sullivan Funeral Home,
serving as its bookkeeper for many years; and
WHEREAS, On April 6, 1951, she married Bill Sullivan Jr., and
the couple were blessed with two daughters, Sherry and Cindy; with
the passing years, they welcomed into their family four
grandchildren, Clay, Stephen, John, and the late Dr. Lauren
Gilstrap, as well as five great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Sullivan took an active role in her community,
serving on the boards of the Camp Fire Girls, the William B. Travis
Elementary School PTA, and the Belmont Club, among others, and she
gave generously of her time and talents to such worthy
organizations as the Marshall Symphony League, the Marshall
Christian Women's Club, and the Marshall Hospital Auxiliary; a
woman of faith, she taught Sunday school and served with the choir
and altar guild at Trinity Episcopal Church; in her leisure hours,
she enjoyed reading, playing bridge, and working in the garden; and
WHEREAS, Although she is deeply missed, the passage of time
will never diminish the joy and love that Carolyn Sullivan brought
into the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd
Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Carolyn Latham
Sullivan and extend sincere condolences to her family 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 Carolyn Sullivan.