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TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE DEATH OF MARY KLUGE PARNELL OF BISHOPVILLE AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Mary Kluge Parnell of Bishopville on November 7, 2015, at the age of seventy-three; and
Whereas, born in Charleston on October 11, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Ralph Kluge, Sr., and Willie Faust Kluge. In time, she met and married Richard R. Parnell, Jr., and with her dear husband she raised a fine family of two, Sharon and Michael, who have given their parents the joy of six grandchildren; and
Whereas, Mary Parnell believed in personal involvement with her community, and her convictions led her to serve that community actively. A member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church, she cooked and served for the community lunch and was a member of the Eva Woodham Circle. Further, she was a member of the Bishopville Pilot Club, which she had served as president; and
Whereas, her focus, however, was her home, and she was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and friend; and
Whereas, Mary Parnell leaves to cherish her memory her husband of fifty-four years, Richard R. Parnell, Jr., of Bishopville; her daughter, Sharon (Mark) Carter of Moncks Corner; her son, Michael S. Parnell of Lugoff; six grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth Carter, Victoria Carter, Adam Carter, Lizzy Parnell, Joe Anna Parnell, and Scott Parnell; one sister, Lillian (Gene) Salvo of James Island; and two brothers, Ralph (Myrl) Kluge, Jr., of James Island and Larry (Molly) Kluge of Elm City, North Carolina. She will be missed. 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 death of Mary Kluge Parnell of Bishopville and extend the deepest sympathy to her family and many friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Mr. Richard R. Parnell, Jr., for the family.
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