[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 6, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E139]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF MOZELLE W. MYERS

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 6, 2019

  Mr. CLYBURN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an 
extraordinary woman who possessed an adventurous spirit and a big 
heart. Mrs. Mozelle Myers passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019, 
but her legacy remains with us through the many lives she touched 
during her 82 years among us.
  Mozelle, the daughter of the late Reverend Willie Williams and Inez 
Williams Brown, was born on March 16, 1936. She was an honor graduate 
of Burke High School and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Claflin 
University in 1958. She married her college sweetheart and classmate, 
AME Presiding Elder Samuel L. Myers.
  Mrs. Myers had a passion for learning and service that led to a 
lifelong pursuit of knowledge. She continued her education at the 
University of Notre Dame, South Carolina State University, the 
University of South Carolina, and the College of Charleston. Mrs. Myers 
shared her deep appreciation for knowledge with future generations, 
devoting 30 years to teaching at Bonds Wilson and North Charleston High 
Schools. Her desire to learn extended beyond the classroom and inspired 
her to study the Bible and ancient history.
  As a First Lady of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Mrs. Myers 
supported her husband's mission in ministry while remaining a leader in 
the church and her community. As a leader in the Women's Missionary 
Society for over 50 years she supported scholarship and community 
building efforts.
  Her favorite words of inspiration were, ``Lord, when it's my time to 
leave, let me come home to you with a clean heart and a peaceful soul. 
I have fought a good fight; now let me rest in your loving arms.''
  In addition to her husband of 61 years, she is survived by her loving 
daughters, Ms. Angela Myers and Ms. Sarita Myers; a special grandson, 
Brandon Jackson-Williams; siblings, Rev. Dr. Alfred Williams, Mrs. 
Luethel McNeil, Mrs. Mildred Williams, Mrs. Leila Daniels, Mrs. Rebecca 
Small, Mrs. Bessie Simmons, Mrs. Gloria Edwards, Mrs. Susie Williams 
Manning, Mr. Leon Williams, and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. 
She was predeceased by her devoted brother, Isaac Williams, who also 
served as an aide to me for many years.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my colleagues join me in offering 
our heartfelt condolences to Mozelle Myers' family and friends. Her 
extraordinary faith and dedication to serving others are the hallmarks 
of a life well lived.

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