South Carolina H 5384: Prince Edward Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star

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2025-2026 Bill 5384 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 24, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5384

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A house RESOLUTION

to recognize and honor MitchelL-Josey funeral HOme 
for the long-standing and compassionate service to the families of Darlington 
and the surrounding communities of Darlington County. 

Whereas, Mitchell-Josey 
Funeral Home has long served as a pillar in the Darlington community, providing 
comfort, guidance, and dignified services to families during times of loss 
while honoring the lives and legacies of loved ones; and

Whereas, the funeral 
home was established in July 1967, by Mr. Eugene Josey Sr. and Mr. Callis M. 
Mitchell Jr. and was one of two Black-owned funeral homes operating in the city 
of Darlington at that time; and

Whereas, following the 
death of Mr. Josey in 1975, his wife, Mrs. Ernestine Wright Josey, worked 
alongside Mr. Mitchell until her death in 1985. Ownership responsibilities 
were continued by the next generation, Ms. Eleanor Josey Sims, a licensed 
funeral director, and Mr. Douglas E. Josey Sr., who served the community with 
Mr. Mitchell until his death in 1988. Co-ownership then passed to his wife, 
Mrs. Ethel Rogers Mitchell, a licensed funeral director and retired Darlington 
County educator; and 

Whereas, for more than 
thirty years, Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home proudly operated as the only Black 
women-owned funeral home in Darlington County, with Mrs. Ethel R. Mitchell and 
Ms. Eleanor Josey Sims ensuring families received affordable and dignified services; 
and 

Whereas, after the 
passing of Mrs. Mitchell in 2017, ownership continued through her children, Ms. 
Beverly L. Mitchell and Mr. Lloyd M. Mitchell. Continuing the family legacy is 
her granddaughter, Dr. Latoya Mitchell Hodges, a licensed funeral director and 
Darlington native; and 

Whereas, now 
fifty-eight years later, under the leadership of Ms. Eleanor Josey Sims, with 
the support of a dedicated staff, Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home continues to 
faithfully serve the community while honoring the legacy of its founders and 
its enduring motto, "Where Love is Forever"; and 

Whereas, the management 
and staff of Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home remain committed to providing 
compassionate and professional service to families for generations to come. 
Now, therefore, 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, recognize and honor Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home for the 
long-standing and compassionate service to the families of Darlington and the 
surrounding communities of Darlington County. 

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home. 

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