A house RESOLUTION

 

to express the profound sorrow of the south carolina house of representatives upon the passing of Barbara willingham jones of Fairfield county, to celebrate her life, and to extend the deepest sympathy to her family and her many friends.

 

Whereas, the House of Representatives was truly saddened by the passing of Barbara Willingham Jones of Fairfield County on July 25, 2023, at the age of seventy-two; and

 

Whereas, born on November 9, 1950, Mrs. Jones was the daughter of Thelma and John Ed Willingham; and

 

Whereas, a 1969 graduate of McCrorey-Liston High School in Fairfield County, Mrs. Jones was employed by her alma mater until her retirement; and

 

Whereas, together with her beloved husband, Dan Jones, Jr., they reared two fine sons, Christopher and Robbie; and

 

Whereas, a child of God, she was a faithful member of White Hall AME Church, where she served as a stewardess, as well as a member of the Trustee Board; and

 

Whereas, preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Mae Crumpton, and her brother, John Willingham, Jr., Barbara Willingham Jones leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of fifty-two years, Dan Jones, Jr.; two sons, Christopher and Robbie Jones; one brother, Lafayette (Paula) Willingham; one sister, Jeanell Willingham Brown; two grandsons, Keondre Jones and Braxton Hollingsworth; and a host of other family members and friends. She will be greatly 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 Barbara Willingham Jones of Fairfield County, celebrate her life, and extend the deepest sympathy to her family and her many friends.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family.

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