HJR 316 Summary

• House Joint Resolution mourning the death of Mrs. Lillie Mae Sumlin of Mobile, Alabama, who died on March 13, 2012, at age 85.

• Mrs. Sumlin was born March 29, 1926, in Camden, Alabama, and resided in Mobile for 72 years, serving as a devoted community member known as "MaDear."

• She was a faithful member of Greater Mt. Olive No. 2 Church for approximately 43 years and St. James Missionary Baptist Church for 28 years as an usher.

• Survivors include two sons (Daniel Roberts and David Sumlin), two daughters (Jessie Mills and Naomi Koins), 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

• The Legislature extends heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Sumlin's family and honors her memory as a valued community member; adopted by the House on April 3, 2012, and the Senate on April 19, 2012.