SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 252
In Memory
of
Karolyn Perry
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Karolyn Ferrell
Perry of Tyler were deeply saddened by her passing on
January 31, 2025, at the age of 78; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Claude Vernon Ferrell and Rena
Jennise Ferrell, the former Karolyn Ferrell was born in Beaumont
on November 22, 1946, and she grew up with the companionship of a
sister, Claudia; during her senior year at French High School,
she sang alto in a folk group, where she met the love of her life,
Thomas McDow Perry Jr.; and
WHEREAS, The couple married on July 20, 1968, and they were
blessed with three children, Stephanie, Todd, and Alicia;
through the years, their treasured family grew to include six
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Perry spent several years working as a
special education teacher and more than two and a half decades as
a homemaker; a talented artist and seamstress, she created many
paintings, calligraphy projects, articles of clothing, and home
décor items; above all else, she was devoted to her family and to
her faith; and
WHEREAS, Although Karolyn Perry is greatly missed,
memories of her grace, her resilience, and her dedication to her
loved ones remain to comfort and inspire those she leaves behind;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Karolyn Ferrell
Perry and extend sincere condolences to the members of her
family: to her husband, Thomas McDow Perry Jr.; to her children,
Stephanie Perry, Todd Perry and his wife, Michelle, and Alicia
Sparkman and her husband, Travis; to her grandchildren; to her
sisters-in-law, Linda Howland and Frances Perry; to her sister,
Claudia Ferrell McKeller; to her adopted aunt, Janet Townsend;
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 Karolyn Perry.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 13, 2025, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate