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TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF DOROTHY FORTNER MCCARTHA OF LEXINGTON 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 Dorothy Fortner McCartha at the age of seventy-five on February 18, 2013; and
Whereas, born in Smyrna, Delaware, on May 26, 1937, she was the daughter of the late John Abner Fortner and Wilemina Shelton Fortner; and
Whereas, a member of Christian Life Assembly, she retired from Lexington School District Five, leaving many friends at Dutch Fork High School; and
Whereas, she was married to her beloved husband, Howard R. McCartha, and she reared three fine children: Vonnie White, Carol Abbott, and the late Jimmy Dykes. They blessed her with five adoring grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of Dorothy McCartha and for the example of friendship 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 Dorothy Fortner McCartha of Lexington 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 provided to the family of Dorothy Fortner McCartha.
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