A house RESOLUTION

 

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF Gloria Gardner McEwen OF Sumter COUNTY AND TO EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER LARGE AND LOVING FAMILY AND HER MANY FRIENDS.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death of Gloria Gardner McEwen at the age of eighty-two on Wednesday, March 19, 2025; and

 

Whereas, born in Kingstree on March 10, 1943, Gloria was the daughter of Grover Cleveland "G.C." Gardner and Inez Gardner. Reared in a loving home with siblings Patti McWhirter and the late Grover B. "Buddy" Gardner, she had a true relationship with Jesus and spread His love throughout her life; and

 

Whereas, she was married to the late George Byard "Mac" McEwen, and had four fine children: Eddie Wilder, Donna Boyle, Lisa Ray, Kim Rodberg, and stepchildren Laura Fogarty and Chip McEwen; and

 

Whereas, Mrs. McEwen's children blessed her with the affection of fifteen grandchildren: Ad Boyle, Robert Wilder, Austin Boyle, Davis Boyle, Bradham Wilder, McCain Moore, Grayson Moore, McCauley Jones, Alex Rodberg, Olivia Rodberg, Evans Boyle, Mary Myers Rodberg, Katie McEwen, Michel Fogarty, and Liz Anne Fogarty; and

 

Whereas, she had the joy of seeing her loving family legacy continued in the lives of eleven great-grandchildren; and

 

Whereas, Mrs. McEwen took great joy in being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her smile lit up rooms, and she was quick to give out a genuine compliment to anyone she met. She taught her family to love all people and always treat others with kindness. She will be remembered for her gracious hospitality and the way she made everyone around her feel loved and special; and

 

Whereas, Mrs. McEwen was a real estate agent with ERA Wilder Realty, where she was named Realtor of the Year, was a ten-year recipient of the Platinum Award, and named to the Hall of Fame. A shining example of strength, style, and hard work, she was a member of the South Carolina Board of Realtors and the Sumter Board of Realtors; and

 

Whereas, a master gardener, she also was a lifetime member of the National Wild Turkey Federation alongside her beloved husband, Mac; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of Gloria McEwen and for the example of service and kindness she set for 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, express their profound sorrow upon the passing of Gloria Gardner McEwen of Sumter County and extend their deepest sympathy to her large and loving family and her many friends.

 

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

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