The resolution honors the memory of Ruth Ann Bewley, who passed away on April 28, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on June 11, 1949, in Athens, Texas, she was the daughter of Sam and Lora Ruth Beasley and grew up with two brothers. After graduating from Mansfield High School and completing cosmetology school, she worked as a hairstylist in the Mansfield community before moving to Longview. In 1989, she married Terry Bewley, and together they raised two children, Charis Barron and the late Chad Horton, along with two stepchildren, Jennifer Hicks and Tim Bewley. Ruth Ann took great joy in her family, which later expanded to include two grandchildren, Madison and Camden.
The resolution expresses condolences to Ruth Ann Bewley's family, including her husband, children, stepchildren, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. It acknowledges her dedication to her family, her long tenure at Cloud's Food Service, and her love for traveling and hosting gatherings. The Texas Senate pays tribute to her life and legacy, ensuring that her spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of her loved ones. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for her family, and the Senate will adjourn in her memory.