HR 421

HR421 193233-1 By Representative Ford RFD: First Read: 15-MAR-18 193233-1:n:03/13/2018:AR/ar LSA2018-1029 MOURNING THE DEATH OF SHEROKEE T. STEPHENS. WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that we note the untimely death of Sherokee T. Stephens on February 4, 2018, at the age of 30 years; and WHEREAS, Sherokee was born on July 20, 1987, to Dewey R. and Deanna Annette Cole Stephens; she graduated in 2006 from Gadsden High School; she was an accomplished swimmer and loved her swim team; she enjoyed being a member of the JROTC; she was fan of the Atlanta Braves and of the Auburn Tigers; and a was member of the Bethel Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, Sherokee had an infectious smile and she was a joy to be around; and WHEREAS, she was predeceased by her grandparents, Fred and Frances McCoy Stephens and Ollis Cole; her survivors include her parents; brothers, Derek Stephens and Chris Stephens; and grandmother, Imogene Hazelwood Cole; and WHEREAS, the passing of Sherokee T. Stephens leaves a void in the lives of her loving family, many friends, and the entire community, where she was highly regarded; her presence will be greatly missed, but her memory will be cherished in the hearts of all who knew and loved her; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the death of Sherokee T. Stephens is recorded with deep sadness, and this resolution is offered in highest tribute to her life, along with heartfelt sympathy to her grieving family.