Yeah, your dad died. Get out

Three years ago, one of my sister-in-law’s sisters got permission from the mayor of Maud, Texas, to move her RV onto her father’s land in order to give everyday care to her father. Both her father and her step-mother were unable to take care of Doyle’s needs.

As another sister noted on Facebook, “Our Dad passed away October 29th, and was laid to rest November 1st. Please notice the date on this letter of eviction, November 3rd...they waited all of 3 days to mail out this eviction notice and she has less than 2 weeks to find another place to live, not even enough time to grieve the loss of our father, much less find a decent place to live. I'm thoroughly disappointed in the way this was handled. My Dad was a long-time resident of this town and his daughter deserved to be treated better than just an eviction notice consisting of 2 lines!”

The letter states: “Per Mayor Jimmy Clary you have to move out of camper trailer at *** Red Oak by Nov. 16, 2021. He had given you permission to take care of your sick father.” /s/ Betty Pemberton. (Note: Betty Pemberton is listed on Maud city pages as utilities secretary.)

So. Woman takes care of father for three years. Father dies, and is buried on November 1. The eviction letter was sent two days after the father was put into the ground. Friendly place, that Maud, Texas.

Maud has a population of around 1,100. The city bills itself as “the perfect place to put down roots and enjoy rural living in the Texarkana area.” City Hall telephone number is 903-585-2294. I will be giving them a call Monday morning.