In memory of Frankie Faye Stallard Cooper of Palacios.

89(R) HR 911 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 911

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort

those saddened by the passing of Frankie Faye Stallard Cooper of

Palacios on March 13, 2025, at the age of 87; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of Frank Edward and Fannie Mae

Stallard, the former Frankie Stallard was born in Palacios on

June 4, 1937; she grew up with a twin, Fannie Raye, and two other

sisters, Lucille and Novella; after graduating from Palacios High

School, she married the love of her life, Clifford Paul Cooper, on

June 11, 1955; they settled in the Deutschburg community to raise

their two treasured sons, Stephen and Rodney; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Cooper devoted herself to her home and family;

a wonderful cook and hostess, she was known for her dewberry

cobbler, sourdough bread, fig preserves, and pies, and she

comforted the sick by arriving with her famous chicken and

dumplings; she also liked creating new dishes; after her husband

suffered a cardiac event, she learned to prepare delicious

heart-healthy recipes, which she often shared with his doctor; and

WHEREAS, Sustained by her strong faith, Mrs. Cooper was a

valued member of the First Baptist Church of Palacios for more than

seven decades, and she taught Sunday school for toddlers for over 40

years and lent her time to numerous church committees; dedicated to

her community, she served as an election official for Jackson and

Matagorda Counties; she was also a 4-H leader and a member of the

Matagorda County Aggie Moms' Club, the Deutschburg Community Club,

and the Alapha Club; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Cooper was an avid traveler, and her family

delighted in "Meemaw Moments," as they dubbed her effusive

reactions to the beauty of nature; she loved to play games with her

cherished family, which grew to include many grandchildren and

great-grandchildren; she and her husband enjoyed a deeply

fulfilling relationship until his death in 2013; and

WHEREAS, Although Frankie Cooper is sadly missed, the passage

of time will never diminish the warmth and kindness she brought into

the lives of all who knew her; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Frankie Faye

Stallard Cooper and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her

family: to her sons, Steve Cooper and his wife, Kim, and Rodney

Cooper and his wife, Kathy; to her grandchildren, Ryan Howard,

Lindsay Hensley, Courtney Cooper, Alexis Turner, and Shelby Cooper;

to her great-grandchildren, Karys Howard, Drew Howard, Audrey

Hensley, Kinlea Cooper, Bellamy Hensley, Dylan Hensley, Vivian

Seals, Jasper Turner, and Marguerite Turner; to her sister, Fannie

Raye Ivy; 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 House of

Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Frankie

Faye Stallard Cooper.

Louderback

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 911 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House