South Carolina S 187: Lenora Abraham "Nancy" Eaddy Family Condolence Resolution

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2025-2026 Bill 187 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 14, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 187

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A senate RESOLUTION

to express the profound sorrow of the members of the 
South carolina senate upon the passing of Lenora Abraham "Nancy" Eaddy of 
Florence County and to extend their deepest sympathy to her large and loving 
family and her many friends.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lenora 
Abraham Eaddy at the age of sixty-seven on Wednesday, December 4, 2024; and

Whereas, born in 
Florence County, South Carolina, on September 7, 1957, she was the daughter of 
the late Florence Mae Cain and Jimmie "Rooster" Abraham; and

Whereas, Mrs. Eaddy 
raised in the Claussen Community, attended the public schools of Florence 
County, graduating from South Florence High School at the remarkable age of 
sixteen. She was an avid softball player, and a cherished member of her 
community team; and

Whereas, from an early 
age, Mrs. Eaddy dedicated her life to Christ and became an active member in 
Salem United Methodist Church in Florence where she became a beloved choir 
member, known for her angelic voice. She also sang with the group "Charity," 
through which she met the love of her life; and

Whereas, on February 5, 
1977, Lenora married Emmit "Joe" Eaddy Jr. and they were blessed with a 
daughter, Jotaka Latrice Eaddy. Lenora later became a member of St. Mark 
African Methodist Episcopal Church in Johnsonville where she faithfully served 
in many roles; and

Whereas, for many 
years, Mrs. Eaddy served as a teacher in Florence School District 5, focusing 
on students with special needs until her retirement in 1997. Her dedication to 
helping students, especially those facing challenges was unwavering; and

Whereas, deeply 
involved in civic and community organizations, Mrs. Eaddy served as a poll 
worker for over twenty years with the Florence County Election Commission. She 
held various roles, in many organizations including Worthy Matron and Treasurer 
of the Kingsburg Chapter #182, Order of the Eastern Star in Johnsonville as 
well as the Associate Deputy of District 9, along with other roles within the 
district and local chapter. She was also a member of the Lady Double Dozen 
Social Club, where she served as Treasurer; and

Whereas, Mrs. Eaddy actively 
volunteered at the Pee Dee Center of Disability and Special Needs and was a 
devoted member of the NAACP and the National Council of Negro Women; and

Whereas, Lenora leaves 
behind her husband of 47 years, Emmit Eaddy Jr.; her loving daughter, Jotaka 
Latrice Eaddy of Washington, D.C., and her stepson, Fitzgerald "JJ" Sumpter of 
Dayton, Ohio along with two brothers, Alexander Abraham and Rev. Ebbie Abraham, 
both of Florence, and daughter by love, Tameka Woodberry. Her memory will also 
be cherished by many nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina Senate is grateful for the life and legacy of Lenora Eaddy and for the 
example of service and kindness she set for all who knew her. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express the profound 
sorrow upon the passing of Lenora Abraham "Nancy" Eaddy of Florence 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 Eaddy family.

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