TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF NAOMAY ANDREWS GRIFFIN OF CLARENDON 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 Naomay Andrews Griffin at the age of eighty-seven on Thursday, August 7, 2014; and

Whereas, born in Paxville on August 20, 1926, she was a daughter of the late David Benjamin Andrews and the late Bessie Hodge Broadway Andrews; and

Whereas, together with her beloved husband, the late Charles Lawrence Griffin, Jr., she reared three fine children: Charlie Griffin of Sumter, Virginia G. Cox of Sumter, and the late Bessie Cogburn; and

Whereas, Mrs. Griffin was blessed with the love of six precious grandchildren: Ellen Norsworthy, Griff Cox, Erick Cogburn, Keith Griffin, Kirk Griffin, and Lawren Cogburn. She also had eight adoring great-grandchildren; and

Whereas, she was a member of Paxville United Methodist Church, the Ladies Prayer Group, and Pinewood Baptist Church Young at Heart; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the life and legacy of Naomay Griffin and for the example of sacrifice 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 Naomay Andrews Griffin of Clarendon 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 Naomay Andrews Griffin.