Senate Resolution No. 61 honors the life and legacy of Jimmie Ruth Jaynes Ford, who passed away on August 9, 2025, at the age of 91. Born in Jefferson, Texas, on October 13, 1933, she was the daughter of Curtis and Fannie Schellinger Jaynes and grew up alongside her two sisters. After graduating from Jefferson High School in 1951, she pursued further education at East Texas Baptist College. Jimmie Ford had a distinguished career as the office manager for Johnson's Tire and was deeply involved in her community, serving as the executive director of the Marion County Chamber of Commerce and holding leadership roles in the VFW Post No. 10373. Her contributions to various organizations, including the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club and the Marion County Child Welfare Board, exemplified her commitment to civic engagement.

The resolution expresses condolences to her family, including her daughter Betty Ford Grubbs, grandson Joshua Lynn Grubbs, and other relatives and friends. It acknowledges the cherished memories she leaves behind and her role as a devoted mother and grandmother, as well as her faith as a member of the First United Methodist Church of Jefferson. The Texas Senate officially adopted the resolution on September 4, 2025, and it will be prepared for her family as a tribute to her life and service.