South Carolina H 5391: Mary Elizabeth “Betty� Peebles Farr, sympathy

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2025-2026 Bill 5391 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 24, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5391

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A house RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE 
SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MARY ELIZABETH 
"BETTY" PEEBLES FARR OF GREENVILLE AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER 
FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the death 
of Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Peebles Farr of Greenville on March 12, 2026, at the 
venerable age of ninety-two; and

Whereas, on September 
17, 1933, Betty came into this world the daughter of Annie and Thomas Peebles 
of Greenville and was raised in that fair city, where at the age of nineteen 
she started her own business, Betty's School of Dance. A vital member of her 
hometown, she loved Greenville, and Greenville loved her; and

Whereas, Betty 
generously gave her time and talent to make Greenville a better place. She was 
involved with numerous organizations, including Clement's Kindness, A Child's 
Haven, YMCA, Synnex Share the Magic, South Carolina Children's Theater, 
Salvation Army, Sarah Gossett Home, Children's Museum, Heller Foundation, 
Greenville Theater, and many other fine institutions; and

Whereas, this woman of 
faith loved her church, First Presbyterian of Greenville, and relished teaching 
her Sunday school classes, filled with three-, four-, and five-year-olds; and

Whereas, a beautiful 
Southern lady both inside and out, Betty Farr will be best remembered for her 
love of children. She was an amazing storyteller and shared her stories in 
schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and many other community establishments. Her 
greatest love of all was her family of seven children, fifteen grandchildren, 
and fifteen great-grandchildren, with two more on the way, all of whom lovingly 
referred to her as "Bebe"; and

Whereas, in recognition 
of her spirit of excellence and dedicated service, Betty Farr was presented 
with the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor bestowed by the 
State of South Carolina; and

Whereas, Betty was 
predeceased by her husband, Judd Bernard Farr, as well as by two grandchildren, 
Frank Morris DuPree Jr. and Sarah Elizabeth Strausbaugh. She was further 
predeceased by her siblings, Tom, Wilhelmina, Margaret, Robert, Richard, and 
Bill Peebles; and

Whereas, she is 
survived by her children, Gay and Frank DuPree, Juddie Farr and Tina Milsap, 
Russell and Diane Farr, Gena and Corbin Haskell, Tritty and Rocky Kneece, Nancy 
and Keith Strausbaugh, and Amy and Albert Springs. She also is survived by her 
fifteen grandchildren, Bern DuPree (Mary), Thomas Farr, Judd Farr, Riley Bignon 
(Ryan), Langdon Morris (Jonathan), Mary Margaret Carter (Will), Anna Strauss 
(William), Katie Kneece, Richard Kneece (Emma Gray), Wilson Strausbaugh 
(Katherine Cromer), Jack Strausbaugh (Mary Catherine), Lindsey Huguley 
(Austin), Maria Keith (Jackson), Emma Springs (Craver Swing), and Mary Carmen 
Springs; her fifteen great-grandchildren; her sweetheart, the Honorable Richard 
W. Riley, as well as his family, whom she also adored; and a host of other 
family members and friends; and

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and 
legacy of Betty Farr and for the example of outstanding, committed service she 
set for all who knew her. Betty touched the lives of so many, and she will be 
greatly missed by all who had the privilege and joy of knowing 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 Mary Elizabeth 
"Betty" Peebles Farr of Greenville 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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