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+Whereas, academically,
+Dr. Bowers served as a Midlands Technical College professor and was vice
+president of student affairs at Knoxville College in Tennessee; and
+
+Whereas, II Timothy 4:7
+describes Ebony Bowers' life journey: "I have fought a good fight, I have
+finished my course, I have kept the faith." She leaves to cherish her memory
+her mother, Constance Caractor Flemming; her father, the Reverend J.M. Flemming
+Sr.; her daughters, Selena Rose Magni and Shayla Elizabeth Bowers; her sisters,
+Tonjalyn Cokley and Sheretta Thomas; her brothers, Melvin Hardin, Rodrecus
+Flemming Sr., Ranando Flemming, Davit Gooseby, Johnny Burns, J.M. Flemming II,
+and Emanuel Flemming; and a host of other family members and friends, all of
+whom will miss her radiant smile, kindness, and wonderful sense of joy. 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 Ebony F.
+Bowers of Lexington 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.
+
+----XX----
+
+This web page was last updated on January 22, 2026 at 10:38 AM

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