Melody Patten sympathy

2025-2026 Bill 5576: Melody Patten sympathy - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5576
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House Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Garvin, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Davis, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
Document Path: LC-0739WAB-GM26.docx
Introduced in the House on April 23, 2026
Adopted by the House on April 23, 2026
Summary: Melody Patten sympathy
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date

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4/23/2026

House

Introduced and adopted (
House Journal-page 4
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
04/23/2026

A
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RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS THE SINCERE SYMPATHY OF THE SOUTH
CAROLINA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UPON THE PASSING OF MELODY ISAIZESICA
PEACTRISE EDWARDS PATTEN AND TO HONOR HER LIFE AND LEGACY WITH GRATITUDE FOR
HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO HER COMMUNITY AND THIS STATE.

W
hereas, the members of
the South Carolina House of Representatives were saddened to learn of the
passing of Melody Isaizesica Peactrise Edwards Patten, who departed this life
on Friday, April 17, 2026, and who is now resting in the peace and presence of
Almighty God; and

W
hereas, Melody was a
proud native of Columbia whose life was marked by love, service, and devotion
to her family and community; and

W
hereas, Melody was a
devoted daughter to her kind-hearted mother, Irma Jones Edwards, and a daddy's
girl to the late Deacon Isaiah Edwards; a loving, devoted, and dedicated wife
to her soulmate, Captain Charles Patten of the Columbia Fire Department; a strong,
encouraging, and understanding momma to Seth, age twenty-one; Camdynn, age
fourteen; Carrington, age twelve; and Carleigh, age eight; and a loving and
supportive sister to Eulie, Kimbert, Robert, and her beloved eldest sister,
Elder Tresa; she was also grateful for the support of her Auntie San Jones
Richardson, who lived in the home with her family and assisted with caregiving;
and

W
hereas, Melody
faithfully served her community for over twenty years with the South Carolina
Department of Social Services and the South Carolina Department of Disabilities
and Special Needs, demonstrating compassion and diligence, and further served
as a servant-leader through the Families Helping Families project, Bread of
Heaven Mission Ministry, and as founder and CEO of Next Level Up Inc., a
professional development ministry focused on life development skills; and she
also served faithfully as an armor bearer in her local church, Miracle
Deliverance Outreach Ministries of Elgin, for Apostle Gwendolyn C. Taylor and
Pastor Willie F. Taylor, always willing to uplift and support others where she
could; and

W
hereas, Melody found
joy in writing, reading, traveling, and, most of all, spending cherished time
with her children and family, creating lasting memories rooted in love; and

W
hereas, Melody's life
was a reflection of kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith, leaving an
indelible mark on all who knew her; and although Almighty God, in His infinite
wisdom, has called His faithful servant, Melody Isaizesica Peactrise Edwards Patten,
from labor to reward and home to Himself, her spirit, love, and works shall
forever remain in the hearts of her family, friends, and community. 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 sincere sympathy upon the
passing of Melody Isaizesica Peactrise Edwards Patten and honor her life and
legacy, with gratitude for her contributions to her community and this State.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this
resolution be presented to the family of Melody Isaizesica Peactrise Edwards
Patten.

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