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TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE UPON THE DEATH OF DORIS BARR JONES OF RICHLAND COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Whereas, members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Doris Barr Jones of Columbia on January 7, 2017; and
Whereas, Doris was born into this world on December 26, 1960, in the Vox community of Johnsonville to Dorothea Barr Ray. She was raised by her grandmother, the late Annie B. Barr, and her aunt, Frances Barr; and
Whereas, Doris was educated in the Florence County public school system, graduating in May 1979 and later graduating from Columbia College in 1983, where she majored in criminal justice; and
Whereas, the faithful and devoted wife of Reverend Woodrow Jones, Doris was also the proud mother of Jordan Jones and godmother to Mallory Bookert, Tommie Daniels, and Carlson Spencer; and
Whereas, a warrior of faith, Doris served God and His people with her whole heart, giving her all to everything to which she was assigned; and
Whereas, she was a committed and faithful member of Haskell Heights First Baptist Church in Columbia. Under the favor of God, Doris served in the women's ministry, choir, and celebrative art ministry and acted as church school teacher, praise team leader, Vacation Bible School planner, and, in the past, Christian education director; and
Whereas, her spiritual calling granted her God's favor to serve in leadership positions not only at Haskell Heights First Baptist Church but also in the community with Church Women United; and
Whereas, further, Doris excelled in a professional career in the corporate world, having worked for the Palmetto Project. Additionally, she was a very successful Avon representative for many years; and
Whereas, Doris loved the Eaddy-Barr family and its annual reunions, which she passionately served until the end. Doris acted as the Eaddy-Barr Family Reunion South Carolina chairperson and as a member of the Eaddy-Barr Scholarship Committee and family choir; and
Whereas, given the countless number of lives Doris encouraged because of her steadfast and unwavering conviction of faith, it is most appropriate and right to give honor to this mighty woman of God. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express their profound sorrow upon the death of Doris Barr Jones of Richland County and extend the deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Reverend Woodrow Jones.
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