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, among other civic engagements.

The resolution expresses condolences to her family, including her daughter Betty Ford Grubbs, her grandson Joshua Lynn Grubbs, and other relatives and friends. It acknowledges her contributions to various organizations, her recognition as Mother of the Year by the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, and her active participation in the First United Methodist Church of Jefferson. The Texas Senate pays tribute to her memory and the cherished impact she had on her loved ones, ensuring that her legacy will be remembered.