South Carolina H 4237: Gloria McEwen sympathy

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2025-2026 Bill 4237 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 27, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 4237

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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 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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