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This memorial resolution mourns the passing of Charlester Crockett, a devoted family woman, community member, and pastor's wife who lived from 1930 to 2025 and was deeply rooted in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. The resolution highlights her life accomplishments, including working at Nabisco, raising a large family, being actively involved in her faith through various church and missionary activities, and serving as a passionate advocate for healthy living and political engagement. Crockett was known for her meticulous homemaking, exceptional organizational skills, and commitment to her family, having raised multiple children and later becoming a grandmother and great-grandmother. The resolution acknowledges her personal characteristics, such as her love of fashion, reading, and traveling, and her significant contributions to her community through religious work and mentorship. The Illinois Senate officially expresses its condolences to her surviving family members, which include five daughters, one son, 16 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren, while also recognizing her deceased husband and sons. The resolution serves to commemorate her life, celebrate her achievements, and offer sympathy to her family.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=73&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SR&SessionID=114&GA=104