SC S0548

Expresses profound sorrow from the South Carolina Senate upon the death of Reverend Jeannine R. Smalls on March 15, 2025

Recognizes her service as pastor of Grace Chapel AME Church in Beaufort and her career as a retired social worker

Honors her educational achievements including degrees from Hunter College, Fordham University, and a Master of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary

Acknowledges her community work including organizing candlelight prayer vigils against violence, community food distribution programs, health and wellness initiatives, and her ministry beginning in 2003 with the merger of three AME congregations

Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to her family