REST IN PEACE: Deputy sergeant Barbara Fenley has reportedly died as she worked to help those in the Eastland community evacuate the recent catastrophic wildfires happening in West Texas.
Fenley was last heard from as she was headed to check on an elderly individual while massive flames continued to move across the area.Fenley, who was 51 years old, began her law enforcement career back in 2003 as a patrol officer, according to the sheriff’s office.
She was then appointed in January 2007 as Gorman Chief of Police before becoming an Eastland deputy in 2013.Gov. Greg Abbott extended prayers and sympathy to Fenley’s family during their time of grief. Abbott also agreed to have flags fly at half-staff in Fenley’s honor.
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