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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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