Cherry Thompson, sympathy

2025-2026 Bill 917: Cherry Thompson, sympathy - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senator Hembree
Document Path: LC-0404DG-RM26.docx
Introduced in the Senate on February 11, 2026
Adopted by the Senate on February 11, 2026
Summary: Cherry Thompson, sympathy
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date

Body

Action Description with journal page number

2/11/2026

Senate

Introduced and adopted (
Senate Journal-page 5
)

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
02/11/2026

A
senate
RESOLUTION

TO REMEMBER AND HONOR THE LIFE OF CHERRY LEWIS
THOMPSON OF CONWAY AND TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE
SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE TO HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS UPON HER PASSING.

W
hereas, the members of
the South Carolina Senate learned with deep sorrow of the passing of Cherry
Lewis Thompson, age seventy-five, of Conway, who entered into eternal rest on
Sunday, December 14, 2025; and

W
hereas, born in
Conway, Cherry Lewis Thompson was the beloved daughter of the late Odell Bunion
Lewis and Edith Demaris Cherry Lewis, and she lived her life grounded in faith,
family, and service to her community; and

W
hereas, Mrs. Thompson
was a devoted woman of faith and a member of First United Methodist Church in
Conway, and she also attended Poplar Community Church, where she found
strength, fellowship, and opportunities to serve others; and

W
hereas, prior to her
retirement, she served the people of South Carolina through her employment with
the South Carolina Department of Social Services, where her compassion and
dedication positively impacted countless lives; and

W
hereas, she shared a
loving marriage with her husband, Horry County Sheriff Phillip E. Thompson of
Conway, and together they built a family rooted in love, commitment, and mutual
support; and

W
hereas, Mrs. Thompson
was a devoted mother to her three sons, Scott Thompson (Michelle), Christopher
John Thompson (Crystal), and Bradley Thompson, all of Conway, and she took
great pride in their lives and accomplishments; and

W
hereas, she was a
cherished grandmother to six grandchildren, Brandon Thompson (Landi), Blake
Thompson, Nathan Thompson (Olivia), Jenna Cherry Thompson, Connor Thompson, and
Lyndsay Thompson, and a beloved great-grandmother to Tucker Harvey Thompson,
all of whom brought her great joy; and

W
hereas, she is
survived by these family members and also by her sister, Lynette Leventis
(Peter) of Columbia; her brothers, Edward Lewis of Hemingway, Robert Lewis
(Gigi) of Columbia, and Charles Lewis of Murrells Inlet; and many nieces,
nephews, and cousins, who will forever remember her kindness and grace; and

W
hereas, Cherry Lewis
Thompson will be remembered as a faithful servant; a devoted public employee;
and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life
enriched her family and community. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the
Senate
:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina
Senate
, by this resolution,
remember and honor the life of Cherry Lewis Thompson of Conway and express
their deepest sympathy to her family and friends upon her passing.

B
e it further resolved
that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family.

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