H*5367 Resolution, By Knight
 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF MARY GRACE INFINGER PETERS OF
 HARLEYVILLE AND TO HONOR HER STRONG COMMITMENT TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.

   06/04/14  House  Introduced and adopted (House Journal-page 91)

TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF MARY GRACE INFINGER PETERS OF HARLEYVILLE AND TO HONOR HER STRONG COMMITMENT TO FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.

Whereas, born on August 16, 1921, to Lebby Pinkney and Bertilla Rose Infinger, Mary Grace Infinger Peters, the first of a fine family of seven children, entered this world on a farm near Harleyville. Her younger siblings were Lilly Catherine (Doll), James Lebby, Raymond Sylvester, Charles Ralph, Ethel Louise, and Helen Rose, the latter two of whom are still living; and

Whereas, she was raised on the farm, attended Harleyville School, and graduated in 1939. Two years later, she married Isaac Mervin Peters. Two daughters were born to this union, Carol Elaine in 1943 and Linda Grace in 1946; and

Whereas, Mary Grace and Mervin lived in Charleston for a few years. She then moved back to the land of her birth and raised her girls there, taking up her needle to support herself and her family as a seamstress at Saint George's Carolina Girls Wear. After retiring, she cared for her mother until her mother's death; and

Whereas, a lifelong member of Indian Field United Methodist Church near her home, she is the oldest member in the present congregation. At church, she is a member of the Good Cheer Sunday School Class, Dorcas Quilting Club, and Country Living Senior Group. She is also the oldest member of WSCS; and

Whereas, further, this woman of faith has attended Indian Field camp meetings all her life and is a family tent holder in tent #72. She still resides at her home in the Rosinville community of Harleyville; and

Whereas, in addition to the blessing of being mother to her beloved daughters, Mary Grace proudly claims the title of grandmother of five, great-grandmother of eight, and great-great-grandmother of three. She is befriended by all and honored as the matriarch of her parents' family; and

Whereas, grateful for the legacy of consistent dedication and excellence she has bestowed on this great State, the House takes great pleasure in adding its warmest commendation to the praise that has flowed in over the years to Mary Grace Infinger Peters from those who have had the privilege 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, celebrate the life of Mary Grace Infinger Peters of Harleyville and honor her strong commitment to family and community.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be provided to Mary Grace Infinger Peters.