Bill Text: SC S0331 | 2013-2014 | 120th General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Macie L. Griffin Watson
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-02-06 - Introduced and adopted [S0331 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2013-S0331-Introduced.html
A SENATE RESOLUTION
TO HONOR AND REMEMBER THE LIFE OF MRS. MACIE L. GRIFFIN WATSON AND TO EXTEND SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS UPON HER DEATH.
Whereas, Macie L. Griffin Watson, 104, widow of Horace Watson, Sr., and mother to two daughters and six sons, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012, in Greenwood, South Carolina; and
Whereas, funeral services were held on December 29, 2012, at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Greenwood, followed by burial in the church cemetery; and
Whereas, lovingly referred to as Mother Macie, she was a 92-year faithful member of Mt. Moriah. She was the church's oldest member and served as the church clerk for 44 years, a deaconess, a member of the Club of Wisdom, the Widow's Mite Club, the Woman Aid Society #87, and the Mt. Pisgah #418 O.E.S.; and
Whereas, born in Greenwood County on December 16, 1908, she was the oldest child of the late Milton Griffin and Carrie Bowie Griffin Hackett. Mother Macie attended public schools in Greenwood County and graduated from Brewer Normal; and
Whereas, she leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, three sons, four daughters-in-law, a niece/daughter reared in the home, 28 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren, 25 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; and
Whereas, the members of the Senate would like to honor the memory of this daughter of South Carolina. She will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, honor and remember the life of Mrs. Macie L. Griffin Watson and extend sympathy to her family and many friends upon her death.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the family of Mrs. Macie Watson.
