South Carolina H 5428: Willie Mae Capers Reames

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2025-2026 Bill 5428 Text of Previous Version (Mar. 26, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5428

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A house RESOLUTION

To remember and celebrate the life of Willie Mae 
Capers Reames, of Lee County, and to extend the deepest sympathy to her large 
and loving family and many friends. 

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the 
passing of Willie Mae Capers Reames at the age of 103 on Monday, March 23, 2026; 
and

Whereas, born on May 
14, 1922, to the late James Capers Sr. and Viola Peterson Capers Thomas, she 
was the oldest of five children and the only girl. Mrs. Reames attended public 
school in Lee County throughout her education. She married her beloved husband, 
the late Britton Reames Sr., and their union was blessed with nine wonderful 
children, James Reames, Britton Reames Jr., Loraine Aaron, Naomi Aaron, Joseph 
Reames, Hosea Pearson, Evelyn Reames, Betty Reames Fortune, and Carolyn Reames; 
and

Whereas, Mrs. Reames 
was a dedicated mother and homemaker. She enjoyed spending time tending to her 
garden, and loved making quilts and lye soap; and

Whereas, strong in her 
faith, Mrs. Reames accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of St. Mark 
Baptist Church. She later joined the New Zion AME Church in Wisacky, South 
Carolina, upon her marriage to Britton Reames Sr., where she was an avid member 
for the rest of her life; and

Whereas, affectionally 
known as "Mooch," Mrs. Reames was loved by all and was known as the mother of 
her community. She will be remembered for her loving spirit and beautiful smile; 
and 

Whereas Mrs. Reames was 
a devoted grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother to a 
large and loving family. She took pride in each one of them and was active in 
their upbringing; and 

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and 
legacy of Willie Mae Capers Reames and for the example of kindness and 
faithfulness 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, remember and celebrate the life of Willie Mae Capers Reames, 
of Lee County, and extend the deepest sympathy to her large and loving family 
and many friends.

Be it further resolved 
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Willie Mae Capers 
Reames.

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