S 1172

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
Bill 1172
Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter
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A senate RESOLUTION
TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF
Eloise Stone Coleman AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY
FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Eloise
Stone Coleman on February 16, 2026; and
Whereas, Mrs. Coleman
was born on August 11, 1939, to parents George and Mary Stone; and
Whereas, Mrs. Coleman
worked for the Fairfield County school district, at McCrorey-Liston School, for
nineteen years. After retiring from the school district, she continued her work
for eleven years at the Babcock Home for Special Needs in Blair, where she
cared for others with compassion and commitment; and
Whereas, a devout
Christian, she was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church for many years. She
served with the AP&B Society and the Women's Home Aide Society; and
Whereas, Mrs. Coleman
enjoyed cooking delicious meals and special dishes for her family and friends.
She especially devoted herself to preparing Sunday feasts for her children and
grandchildren, a tradition that brought her immense happiness; and
Whereas, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Willie Frank Coleman, her nine siblings,
Robert Lee, James, Lily, Ruth, Sammie, George, Thomas, Willie Lee, Annie Mae,
and Emma; and her granddaughter, Shell; and
Whereas, Mrs. Coleman
leaves to cherish her memory her seven children, Wilhelmina (Arthur), Dave
(Lisa), Elizabeth, Wilson (Regail), Michael (Trish), Bobby (Ruby), and Thomas;
fifteen grandchildren; thirty-nine great-grandchildren; ten
great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended
family members, and friends. She will be greatly missed.  Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the
South Carolina Senate, by this resolution,
express profound sorrow upon the passing of Eloise Stone Coleman and extend the
deepest sympathy to her family and many friends.
Be it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Eloise Stone
Coleman.
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