In memory of Dorothy Jean Thornton Keasler.

89(R) SR 669 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 669

In Memory

of

Dorothy Keasler

WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew

to a close with the passing of Dorothy Jean Thornton Keasler of

Hallsville on April 23, 2025, at the age of 96; and

WHEREAS, The former Dorothy Thornton was born on

November 3, 1928, to Robert and Addie Thornton, and she grew up

with the companionship of two siblings, Wayne and Merle; after

attending Indian Rock High School, she went on to earn a degree in

education from East Texas Baptist College; she enjoyed a

rewarding career as an English teacher with the Hallsville

Independent School District, and she also taught Sunday school

and was a devoted congregant of First Baptist Church in

Hallsville; and

WHEREAS, On November 19, 1944, she married Sydney J.

Keasler II, with whom she shared a fulfilling union that

spanned 63 years until his passing; the couple were blessed

with three children, Judy, Karen, and Syd, and over the years,

their family grew to include numerous grandchildren and

great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, In addition to spending time with her loved ones,

Mrs. Keasler delighted in travel, taking memorable trips to

Cuba, the Holy Land, Hawaii, and Alaska; she was also dedicated

to her faith community and shared her personal testimony with

groups in Texas and Louisiana for many years; moreover, she

served as chair of the Christian Women's Club in Longview and was

a member of the Chancellor Club at LeTourneau University; and

WHEREAS, Although Dorothy Keasler is deeply missed,

memories of her abiding faith, her infectious laughter, and her

witty sense of humor 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 Dorothy Jean

Thornton Keasler and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her

family: to her children, Judy Wheatley, Karen Adams and her

husband, Bob, and Syd Keasler and his wife, Kathy; to her sister,

Merle Cross; to her grandchildren, Tommy Wheatley, Dennis Dillard,

Kimberly Adams, Kyle Adams, Misty Keasler, and David Keasler and

his wife, Sarah; to her great-grandchildren, Madeline and Molly

Moore, Anna and Isaac Adams, Colin and Cameron Dillard, Sydney,

Scarlett, and Jasper Gibb, and Theo, Norah, and Zoe Keasler; 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 Dorothy Keasler.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate