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TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MRS. OGRETA MOYE JOHNSON OF BAMBERG COUNTY, AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Ogreta Moye Johnson at the age of one hundred six on February 6, 2012; and
Whereas, born in Olar, South Carolina, on May 16, 1906, she was the daughter of the late Mrs. Elmira G. Moye; and
Whereas, together with her beloved husband, Mr. Pearlie Johnson, they reared three fine children: Rutha Lee Geter, the late Helen Waye, and James Johnson, who blessed them with six adoring grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; and
Whereas, she was a resident of Denmark for most of her life and was an active and faithful member of the Franklin United Methodist Church, where she was the acknowledged "Mother of the Church"; and
Whereas, she was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and devoted much of her life to compassionate caregiving; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of Mrs. Ogreta Moye Johnson and for the example of sacrifice and kindness she set for all who knew her. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Mrs. Ogreta Moye Johnson of Bamberg County, and extend their deepest sympathy to her large and loving family and her many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to the family of Mrs. Ogreta Moye Johnson.
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