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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>This is such sad news, but I know heaven has gained an extraordinary angel.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Especial memorial should be done on her behalf.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sending prayers for her family and friends.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rest In Peace Mrs. Barksdale<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Debra Canty via NFBofSC<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 16, 2022 3:32 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'David Houck' <nfbsc@sc.rr.com>; 'NFB of South Carolina Mailing List' <nfbofsc@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Debra Canty <debracanty2021@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBofSC] Dorothy Barksdale passes<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Omega: Tuesday, August 16, 2022<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dorothy C. Barksdale was one of the four that mentored me when I joined this affiliate. Now that three are gone on to glory I will do all humanly possible to keep their legacy alive.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dorothy was one who cared for others and would always give God the praise, honor and glory!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This was her signature quote…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There are good ships. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There are wood ships.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ships that sail the sea.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>But the best ship is friendship.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>And, may it always be.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Let go and may God always have His way…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This was Dorothy’s message on her voice-mail…<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dorothy C. Barksdale will truly be missed.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>R. I. P. Dorothy C. Barksdale. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Debra Canty and members of the NFB of SC Sumter Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBofSC <<a href="mailto:nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org">nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </b>David Houck via NFBofSC<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, August 16, 2022 12:16 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'nfbofsc@nfbnet.org' <<a href="mailto:nfbofsc@nfbnet.org">nfbofsc@nfbnet.org</a>><br><b>Cc:</b> David Houck <<a href="mailto:nfbsc@sc.rr.com">nfbsc@sc.rr.com</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBofSC] Dorothy Barksdale passes<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:24.0pt'>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.<br><br>David Houck</span> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>