A senate RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF Fosteen "Tina" Ward Harriford AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Fosteen "Tina" Ward Harriford; and

Whereas, a native of Trenton, New Jersey, Mrs. Harriford was born on March 27, 1938 to parents Edward and Nannie Ward. She is an alumna of Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Education. In 1995, she obtained her master's degree in education from Cambridge College; and

Whereas, Mrs. Harriford was married to Willie Lloyd Harriford Jr. for fifty-seven years. After initially living in Atlanta, Georgia, they moved to Columbia in 1972, where they settled down to raise their family; and

Whereas, Mrs. Harriford spent most of her career in the South Carolina public school system, devoting her time and talents to teaching students with special needs before ultimately retiring after over thirty years of service. Her passion for nurturing young minds and her natural ability to connect with others extended well beyond her retirement and were some of her best qualities; and

Whereas, when the Harriford family moved to Columbia, Mrs. Harriford became quite active in the community, both civically and socially. She was a past president of the Columbia Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. and was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. One of Mrs. Harriford's favorite pastimes was playing bridge in numerous clubs throughout Columbia; and

Whereas, a devout Christian, she was a member of Second Calvary Baptist Church; and

Whereas, Mrs. Harriford was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Earle Ward; and her beloved husband, Willie Lloyd Harriford Jr.; and

Whereas, Mrs. Harriford leaves to cherish her memory her three children, W. L."Chip" III, Wendy Lynne, and Ward Langston; two daughters-in-law, Robin Johnson Harriford and Lavita Sumter Harriford; seven grandchildren, Morgan Platt, W. L. "Scott" Harriford IV, Jordan Platt, Caitlin Harriford, Taylor Platt, Lauryn Harriford, and Sarah McCants; great-grandchildren, Silas Kroto and Royal Sims; and extended family, Harry Walker, Gloria James, Wilatrel Stockton, Beryl Dakers, Kerry Abel, Dr. Walter and Bernice Tobin, and Fannie and Richard Jackson. She will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of Fosteen "Tina" Ward Harriford 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 of Fosteen "Tina" Ward Harriford.

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