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S 1172

Eloise Stone Coleman

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Everett Stubbs

Expresses the South Carolina Senate’s condolences and honors Eloise Stone Coleman for her long service in education, care for special needs, and community faith involvement.

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Bill Summary · S 1172

Summary of Bill: S 1172 (Session 2025-2026) – Eloise Stone Coleman

Type and Purpose

  • This bill is a Senate Resolution of the South Carolina Senate.
  • Primary purpose: Express profound sorrow and extend deepest sympathy upon the passing of Eloise Stone Coleman.
  • No legislative changes or policy provisions are introduced; the action is ceremonial.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Declares the Senate’s condolences regarding the death of Eloise Stone Coleman (d. February 16, 2026). -Provides a brief biographical tribute highlighting her life, work, faith, and family.
  • Requests that a copy of the resolution be presented to Ms. Coleman’s family.

Who Is Affected

  • Specifically honors Eloise Stone Coleman and her immediate family, extended relatives, and friends.
  • The broader affected audience includes readers of the resolution and members of the South Carolina Senate.

Background on the Honoree (as summarized in the resolution)

  • Born August 11, 1939, to George and Mary Stone.
  • Career: Employed by Fairfield County School District at McCrorey-Liston School for 19 years; later worked 11 years at the Babcock Home for Special Needs in Blair.
  • Community and faith: Active in Gethsemane Baptist Church; involved with AP&B Society and the Women’s Home Aide Society.
  • Personal note: Known for cooking and hosting traditional Sunday meals for family.
  • Preceded in death by husband Willie Frank Coleman, nine siblings, and granddaughter Shell.
  • Survived by seven children, fifteen grandchildren, thirty-nine great-grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren, and numerous extended family and friends.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Action History: Introduced and adopted on May 5, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor is not listed in the summary text; co-sponsor is Everett Stubbs.
  • Nature of action: Ceremonial resolution; no fiscal impact, statutory changes, or policy enactment.
  • The resolution is to be presented to the family of Eloise Stone Coleman.

Practical takeaway

This bill does not enact new laws or programmatic changes. It serves as a formal, commemorative gesture by the South Carolina Senate to honor and memorialize Eloise Stone Coleman for her long service in education, care for individuals with special needs, faith-based community involvement, and her role within her family.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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