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TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF ELIZABETH P. CALDWELL OF COLUMBIA AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Elizabeth P. Caldwell of Columbia on May 25, 2021, at the venerable age of ninety-nine; and
Whereas, having served her church for the greater honor and glory of God, passionately and in a spirit of modesty, Mother Elizabeth Caldwell of Faith Tabernacle Way of the Cross Church of Christ International completed her work on this earth; and
Whereas, God in His holy wisdom called Faith Tabernacle's very first church mother and oldest serving member of her church family home and welcomed this woman of faith into the glories of Paradise; and
Whereas, born December 12, 1921, Mother Caldwell fervently served this earthly kingdom by inspiring the lives of those she met through her faithfulness to ministry. As a missionary, she led by example, teaching women how to love and care for their husbands and children. As a Sunday School teacher, she taught young people how to fear the Lord and behave in His house. As a Faith Tabernacle Usher Board president, she represented the church by keeping a smiling face at every service; and
Whereas, she loved her natural family and her church family with all her heart. She was a humble woman who loved the Lord, revered authority, and dedicated much time to travel in support of the ministry; and
Whereas, all who knew her were blessed by her presence in their lives; and
Whereas, Mother Caldwell leaves to cherish her memory her loving daughters, Hattie R. Porterfield of Adelphi, Maryland, Jacqueline Powell (James) of Goldsboro, North Carolina, Mary L. Porterfield of Columbia, Barbara P. Green of Columbia, and Gloria A. Porterfield of Columbia; a sister, Elease P. Lorick; two daughters-in-law, Elaine Porterfield of Gadsden and Willie Mae Felder of West Columbia; fourteen grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends. 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 passing of Elizabeth P. Caldwell of Columbia 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 Elizabeth P. Caldwell.
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