A house RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF fosteen "tina" ward harriford of richland county AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Fosteen "Tina" Ward Harriford on April 29, 2024, at the venerable age of eighty-six; and

Whereas, born in Trenton, New Jersey, on March 27, 1938, Mrs. Harriford was the daughter of the late Edward and Nannie Ward; and

Whereas, a graduate of Trenton Central High School, the young Tina went on to attend Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, where she obtained a bachelor of science degree in education. She later obtained her master's degree in education from Cambridge College in 1995; and

Whereas, during her time in Kansas, she met Willie Lloyd Harriford, Jr., and the two married in 1961. They were married for fifty-seven years until his passing in 2018; 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 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, after moving to Columbia in 1972, 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, as a woman of faith, Mrs. Harriford was a member of Second Calvary Baptist Church; and

Whereas, in addition to her parents, Mrs. Harriford was preceded in death by her brother, Earle Ward, and beloved husband, Dean 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; extended family Harry Walker, Gloria James, Wilatrel Stockton, Beryl Dakers, Kerry Abel, Dr. Walter and Bernice Tobin, Fannie and Richard Jackson, and James Freeman. She will be greatly missed. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of Fosteen "Tina" Ward Harriford of Richland County 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 Mrs. Fosteen "Tina" Ward Harriford.

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