[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 103 (Tuesday, June 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E557]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNITION OF EUNICE BRINSON

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                        HON. EMILIA STRONG SYKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 13, 2023

  Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly represent Ohio's 13th District, 
the birthplace of champions.
  I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Eunice Brinson and 
extend my deepest and sincerest condolences to the friends and family 
who knew and loved her.
  Eunice was a hardworking and caring individual, who dedicated her 
life to the Lord. Born to Samuel and Minnie (Warthen) Fort in 1919 in 
Davisboro, Georgia, Eunice was also the child of Joseph Johnson. She 
first attended the Little Pine Hill Methodist Church in Georgia, where 
she sang in the choir. Eunice then went on to be a member of the United 
Baptist Church for over 70 years, during which time, she served on many 
committees, including Senior Usher Board, Mission Society, and repast 
Committee. At her death, she was the oldest living member at United 
Baptist Church.
  Eunice worked for 25 years at Mechanical Industries as a Welder and 
Trainer until her retirement. She then decided to go back to work as a 
housekeeper for several families. Eunice lived a full life and in her 
103 years on this earth, she enjoyed activities such as fishing, 
cooking, gardening, and bowling.
  Eunice is preceded in death by her loving husband, JK Sr.; brothers 
Walter, Will, Cleveland, Remus, and Pierce; sisters Gozilla, Daisy, 
Annie Mae, Carrie Mae, Elizabeth, Sally, Mattie, and Susie; and several 
other nieces, nephews, cousins, daughters-in-law and brothers-in-law. 
She leaves to cherish her memory her children, JK Jr., Gregory, Anthony 
(Clara), William Sr. (Mike), and Connie; 22 grandchildren, 25 great-
grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, as well as many friends.
  Though her presence is truly missed, her memory will live on through 
the people she influenced and the family she deeply loved. Thus, with 
deepest sympathy, I mourn the loss and pay tribute to a truly 
phenomenal individual, Eunice Brinson. May her memory be a blessing.