A house RESOLUTION

 

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MAE BLACKWELL GLOVER OF ORANGEBURG, TO CELEBRATE HER LIFE, 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 by the passing of Mae Blackwell Glover of Orangeburg on February 5, 2025, at the venerable age of 90; and

 

Whereas, born in Clarendon County, Mae Blackwell Glover was the daughter of Robert and Leila Regin Blackwell. At a young age, Mae joined Liberty Hill African Methodist Episcopal Church, where she served as Bible School secretary, usher, and member of the youth choir; and

 

Whereas, the young Mae attended Clarendon County Elementary School and graduated from Wilkinson High School. In preparation for her life's work, she earned her bachelor's degree in 1954 and thereafter a master's degree in the field of education from South Carolina State University, formerly South Carolina State College. Mrs. Glover taught in the public schools of Florence, Clarendon, and Orangeburg counties for thirty-one years, retiring in May 1985 after a very successful career as an educator; and

 

Whereas, as a woman of faith, she joined Trinity United Methodist Church (UMC) in 1957, serving there on the Trinity UMC Trustee Board (president, 1998-2000). She served her church in many other capacities, as well, including as finance stewardess, Communion stewardess, and member of the United Methodist Women and Bereavement Committee (chair). The owner of Glover Farms, LLC, Mae Glover was also a member of the NAACP, AARP, South Carolina Sheriffs' Association (honorary member), and National Democratic Committee. Further, Mae was a member of the South Carolina Education Association, National Education Association, and Retired Teachers Association. Finally, she served as a notary public for more than thirty years; and

 

Whereas, on June 18, 1955, Mae wed Darastus L. Glover, and in God's time the new couple became the parents of four wonderful children: Debra Lynn Felder (Tony), Rudeen Cassandra Ramcharan (Bede), Darastus Lincoln Glover II (Sandra), and Candyce Renee Owens (Walter), who in turn blessed their parents with eleven loving grandchildren and nine dear great-grandchildren; and

 

Whereas, preceded in death by her five brothers, George, John, Moses, Robert, and Jeff, as well as by her beloved husband, Mae leaves to cherish her memory her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, 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 Mae Blackwell Glover of Orangeburg, celebrate her life, 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.

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