The bill, H. 4179, is a House Resolution expressing the profound sorrow of the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives upon the passing of Mary Suzanne "Zan" Chappell Edmunds, who died at the age of eighty-four on March 3, 2025. The resolution highlights her life, including her early years in Orangeburg and Bamberg County, her education, and her marriages, particularly to John Wainwright Chappell and later to Blake Edmunds Jr. It also acknowledges her contributions to her community and church, her artistic endeavors, and her role as a dedicated family member, including her children and grandchildren.
The resolution concludes by extending the House's deepest sympathy to her family and friends, recognizing the legacy of grace and kindness she left behind. A copy of the resolution will be presented to her family as a gesture of respect and remembrance.