A house RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF KAREN SUE DAVIS OF AIKEN, TO CELEBRATE HER LIFE, 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 by the passing of Karen Sue Davis of Aiken on April 8, 2024, at the age of 77; and

Whereas, born in Akron, Ohio, on July 10, 1946, Karen was the daughter of the late Harriet Yost and James Ginn. In her earlier years, she resided in Kentucky and Ohio, but at her passing she had called the Aiken area of South Carolina home for the past four decades; and

Whereas, an outgoing free spirit who never met a stranger, she had a big heart and would lend a helping hand to anyone in need; and

Whereas, Karen loved traveling, her favorite places being the beach, Shelter Island, New York, and Tybee Island, Georgia. Gardening was one of her favorite hobbies; and

Whereas, Karen had many endearing titles, among them "Momma Karen," "Aunt Grandma," and "Weeza," but she was everyone's "Aunt Karen." She loved the large family she had collected through the years; and

Whereas, as a woman of faith, Karen attended Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church for many years; and

Whereas, preceded in death by her three siblings, Ann Bilu, Bruce Ginn, and James Ginn, Karen leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Susan Jordan (Chuck); nieces Nicole Bilu (Greg), Amy Langan (Ted), Julie Butt (Joe), Kelly Steinhauser (Jamie), and Kate Ginn; nephews Alexander Bilu and Chad Ginn; and a host of other relatives and friends. She will be 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 their profound sorrow upon the passing of Karen Sue Davis of Aiken, celebrate her life, 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.

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