South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

S 479 — Evelyn Guile Death

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This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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Summary

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF EVELYN BENNETT GUILE AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

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The recent amendment to Bill S 479 adds a resolution expressing deep sorrow over the passing of Evelyn Bennett Guile, who was known for her contributions to both the business community and civil rights in South Carolina. It highlights her significant role as the first owner of a sewing shop in the Florence area and her support for civil rights during a challenging time in history. This change is important as it honors her legacy and acknowledges the impact of her work in promoting equality and community engagement, which can inspire future generations in similar efforts.

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2025-2026 Bill 479 Text of Previous Version (Mar.
25, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 479Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A senate RESOLUTION   TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF Evelyn Bennett Guile AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
  Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Evelyn Bennett Guile on March 23, 2025;
and   Whereas, a native of Florence County, Mrs.
Guile was born on February 11, 1918, to parents Naomi Lane Bennett and Norfal Bennett;
and   Whereas, Mrs.
Guile started her own business by opening the first sewing shop in the Florence area.
She provided dressmaking and alteration services to patrons, both Black and white, during what was still a very segregated era.
She excelled in the profession and business for over fifty years.
She would later teach sewing classes at a major sewing machine manufacturer;
and   Whereas, a civic leader, Mrs.
Guile and her husband, who served as the local NAACP president, were strong supporters and advocates for civil rights in and era when African Americans' access to public facilities were limited.
Mrs.
and Mr.
Guile opened their home to many civil rights workers, including such leaders as Thurgood Marshall, Clarence Mitchell, Benjamin E.
Mays, and Horace Mann Bond.
They spent many hours, days, and years working to improve the quality of life for African Americans in South Carolina;
and   Whereas, a devout Christian, she was an active member of her church and dedicated herself to involvement and service through many roles and responsibilities.
She served as stewardess her entire adult life and contributed to the church by refurbishing and finishing the church meeting room, which has been named in her husband's honor;
and   Whereas, throughout her life, Mrs.
Guile shared her many gifts and talents, including clothing and hat design, macrame, decoupage, cake decorating, ceramics, painting.
At the young age of sixty, she developed a true passion for china painting;
and   Whereas, Mrs.
Guile was a world traveler.
She visited all seven continents at least once and explored parts of the world in her camper.
She also enjoyed playing competitive bridge, taking classes and continuing to embrace technology, taking fitness classes, and encouraging everyone around her to strengthen themselves through education;
and   Whereas, Mrs.
Guile married the late Earl Ernest Guile in 1936, and together they had a daughter, Georgia Naomi Guile;
a son, Earl Ernest Guile Jr.;
eight grandchildren;
ten great-grandchildren;
and several great-great-grandchildren.
 Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the Senate:
  That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of Evelyn Bennett Guile 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 of Evelyn Bennett Guile.
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What does S 479 do?
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF EVELYN BENNETT GUILE AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HER FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
Who sponsors S 479?
S 479 is sponsored by Senator Kent M. Williams.
What is the current status of S 479?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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