South Carolina General Assembly
123rd Session, 2019-2020

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Bill 4536


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A HOUSE RESOLUTION

TO HONOR THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND SYLVILLA MASSEY-FEASTER AND TO OFFER THE SINCEREST CONDOLENCES TO HER LOVING FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives wish to pause in their deliberations to recognize Reverend Sylvilla Massey-Feaster; and

Whereas, born on July 12 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to the late Mr. John Moses Massey and Mrs. Dorothy Anna Burris Massey, Sylvilla was a twin. She and her sister Priscilla, known as Pam, blessed the lives of their parents; and

Whereas, Sylvilla attended Sunset Park Elementary School for first and second grade until integration resulted in her attendance at Finley Road Elementary School; and

Whereas, at the age of sixteen, she graduated from Northwestern High School in 1974. She was committed to her education and went on to attend Friendship Junior College before transferring to York Technical College; and

Whereas, she earned her bachelor's degree in sociology from Winthrop University and continued to further her knowledge, receiving various degrees and certifications; and

Whereas, for many years, she worked with the Rock Hill Police Department, serving as a telecommunicator and as the chaplain; and

Whereas, as an ordained minister, Reverend Massey-Feaster served as the associate pastor at a multitude of churches, including: Foundation A.M.E. Zion Church, Tabernacle A.M.E. Zion Church, New Home A.M.E. Zion Church, and New Mount Olivet A.M.E. Zion Church; and

Whereas, she finished her career at the South Carolina Employment Security Commission; and

Whereas, Reverend Massey-Feaster was predeceased by her beloved husband Mr. Andrew Feaster. She is survived by her son Andrew DeJon Feaster, her grandson Kaleb Feaster, her sister Betsy Brice, and her adopted brother John K. Massey; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the legacy of love Reverend Massey-Feaster shared with 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, honor the life and legacy of Reverend Sylvilla Massey-Feaster and offer the sincerest condolences to her loving family and friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Reverend Sylvilla Massey-Feaster.

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