A house RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MARY LUCILLE KENNEDY MCDANIEL OF WINNSBORO, 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 Mary Lucille Kennedy McDaniel of Winnsboro on July 22, 2024, at the venerable age of 90; and

Whereas, born on June 2, 1934, Mary set her family at the center of her world, and she poured her heart into nurturing and supporting them. She was the "virtuous woman" of Proverbs 31, whose strong faith in God guided her every step. She was a pillar of strength and a beacon of love and compassion in her community. Her giving heart and joyful spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. She found immense joy in helping those in need and was always ready with a kind word or a comforting gesture; and

Whereas, this beautiful Scriptural testimony describes Mary aptly: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing" (II Timothy 4:7-8, KJV); and

Whereas, this beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie McDaniel; a son, Ronald McDaniel; and a daughter, Eddie Mae McDaniel Brown, and siblings, Almenia Kennedy Henderson, Mattie Barr, Leroy Kennedy, Frank Kennedy, and Thomas Kennedy. Mary leaves to cherish her memory her surviving children, Jessie Kennedy Ashford, Annie E. McDaniel, Sandra McDaniel Mingo (Benny), Susan McDaniel Anderson (William), Ebony McDaniel, and Taylor Brown; siblings Moses Kennedy, Ernest Kennedy, and Thelma Jackson (Benjamin); and a host of loving friends; and

Whereas, Mary Lucille Kennedy McDaniel's legacy of love and generosity will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know her. 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 Mary Lucille Kennedy McDaniel of Winnsboro, 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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