[NFBofSC] Dorothy Barksdale passes

[Linda Dizzley]

Yes, she was truly a beautiful, inspirational person that many of us will never forget.

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> On Aug 16, 2022, at 1:50 PM, Andrew Adams via NFBofSC <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>  what an imprint your footprints have left on our hearts, you were a truly inspirational person and will be missed so much!
> 
> Andrew D. Adams
> “Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you.”
> 
>>> On Aug 16, 2022, at 1:44 PM, Demetrius Williford via NFBofSC <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>> 
>> On behalf of the Anderson chapter miss Dot we love you and you will be missed
>> 
>>> On Aug 16, 2022, at 1:20 PM, Doug Hudson via NFBofSC <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>> 
>>> Amen.
>>>  
>>> From: NFBofSC [mailto:nfbofsc-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Cook via NFBofSC
>>> Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:59 PM
>>> To: 'David Houck'; 'NFB of South Carolina Mailing List'
>>> Cc: Shannon Cook
>>> Subject: Re: [NFBofSC] Dorothy Barksdale passes
>>>  
>>> My heart is broken for her family after just losing her grandson 2 eeks ago.  Even more so for losing such a strong faithful person.  She fought so hard against cancer. She kept her faith in the Lord throughout her life.  Her voice will be sorely missed in this affiliate.
>>>  
>>> Shannon Cook
>>> Member, National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina
>>> The greatest investment you can make in this world is kindness.
>>>  
>>> From: NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of David Houck via NFBofSC
>>> Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:16 PM
>>> To: 'nfbofsc at nfbnet.org' <nfbofsc at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: David Houck <nfbsc at sc.rr.com>
>>> Subject: [NFBofSC] Dorothy Barksdale passes
>>>  
>>> I have just received word that longtime Columbia Chapter member, Dorothy Barksdale has passed.  She was the first African-American to join the NFB of SC about 5 decades ago.  She also served as Secretary for the Columbia Chapter, Federation Center of the Blind, NFB of SC state board and the Rocky Bottom board.  As Chairperson of the We Care Committee, Dorothy Barksdale cared for many of our members and others.  She also was recognized on the Columbia Housing Authority's Wall of Fame.  She will need to be replaced for the upcoming Devotional and Memorial Service at the state convention.  Please keep her family and friends in your prayers.
>>> 
>>> David Houck
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