HR0634 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are saddened to learn of the death of Ann Lowery Lightfoot of Massillon, Ohio, who passed away on February 20, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Ann Lightfoot was born to Verdi Lowery and Annie Ruth Davis Lowery in Luverne, Alabama on September 6, 1928; moving to Ohio as part of the Great Migration, she graduated from Uhrichsville High School in 1946; she took postgraduate classes at Massillon Washington High School in 1949; she married Elijah Lightfoot on November 5, 1949; and

WHEREAS, Ann Lightfoot worked as a nurse's aide and care worker in various healthcare settings for most of her career; and

WHEREAS, Ann Lightfoot was a devoted and active member of St. James AME Zion Church in Massillon, where she served as a deaconess, on the Missionary Society, and as a class leader, among many other roles; she served in various volunteer, appointed, and elected roles in her community, including as a longtime member of the Massillon Board of Education; she was an advocate for the educational needs of her children and Massillon families; and

WHEREAS, Ann Lightfoot enjoyed cooking big family meals, serving at church, watching Massillon Tiger football games, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; she was a fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers; and

WHEREAS, Ann Lightfoot was a devoted spouse, mother, and friend and a woman of deep faith; she knew the value of hard work, determination, and perseverance; she cared passionately about her family, friends, and her community; and

WHEREAS, Ann Lightfoot was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Elijah Lightfoot; her oldest son, Derrick E. Lightfoot; her sisters, Marie Jackson, Cumi Harris, and Mae Pearl Crable; her brother, Abraham Lowery; her brothers-in-law, Raleigh Lightfoot and Harrison "Sonny" Phillips; and other family members; and

WHEREAS, Ann Lightfoot is survived by her children, Angela Holdren, Brian P. Lightfoot, Lori E. (Amy Eshleman) Lightfoot, and Stacey L. (Tracy Smith) Smith; her sisters, Katie Gamble, Minnie (Bill Washington) Washington, and Hilda Lowery; her brother-in-law, Charles Long; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family members, and friends; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Ann Lowery Lightfoot and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Ann Lightfoot as an expression of our deepest sympathy.