A Senate RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF minnie sue brown craig AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Minnie Sue Brown Craig on February 10, 2024 at the age of ninety-eight; and

Whereas, a native of Dorchester, Mrs. Craig was born on March 21, 1925, to parents Sam and Lela Void Brown; and

Whereas, as a child, Mrs. Craig worked on her parents' farm where they grew vegetables, cotton, and tobacco. Due to the lack of adequate transportation, Mrs. Craig walked to and from school approximately four miles a day; and

Whereas, Mrs. Craig began her career with Home Health Services in New York City. She later worked as a seamstress; and

Whereas, a devout Christian, she was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, which she served diligently with her physical and financial support. She was a regular Sunday school attendee, Captain of the Family and Friends Day Committee, and a mother figure to many in the church and community; and

Whereas, Mrs. Craig and her husband had three sons and one daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, two of her sons, and her daughter; and

Whereas, Mrs. Craig leaves to cherish her memory her son, Eddie. She will be greatly missed.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of Minnie Sue Brown Craig 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 of Minnie Sue Brown Craig.

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