 Sylvia Louise Atkinson Loney (Oct 13, 1923- April 19,2009) was born in Sumter County on October 13, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Thomas W. Atkinson and Hallie Miller Atkinson.
Mrs. Loney began her education at Hiawatha, a one room school located in the Claremont area of Sumter County. She attended Morris College, Paine College, Clemson University, and South Carolina State University. Mrs. Loney was a dedicated member of Hopewell Baptist and New Israel Missionary Baptist Churches. She was an active member of the Missionary Society. She truly believed in the power of prayer and the study of God’s Word.
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Each month we will select a woman to be honored,submitted by you. The individual should be someone who is allowing God to use her in such a  way that it will encourage others to Be Inspired! It doesn't have to be anything like starting a church but maybe you know someone who even through a difficult situation maintains a positive attitude or you may know someone that has a giving heart. Proverbs 31:30 says "a woman that loves the Lord is to be praised" Want to recognize and honor that woman? E-mail us at info@beinspired-online.com with the woman's name, picture, and a paragraph (500 words or less) of why they should be the Be Inspired! woman of the month.
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 I would like to nominate LaMonica Moore for the Be Inspired! woman of the month. Almost a year ago she moved to Iowa for a job opportunity after graduating from Winston Salem State University. This was a big culture shock for LaMonica as she is far away from her family, friends, and loved ones. LaMonica could have allowed this situation to get her down, and to even give up but she says God has her here for a reason and is allowing His guidance in her life no matter her location. Over the months, LaMonica has joined a church that she is very active in and I have seen her relationship with the Lord grow exponentially over this time. Her life is a true testament that we are never alone when God is in our life and our trust is in Him. Her positive attitude has encouraged me from miles away to Be Inspired! I’m so proud of you LaMonica, I love you and, you go girl!
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 I would like to Nominate Andi Hughes as the Be Inspired! woman of the month because she is truly an inspiration. Andi is one of those people that you meet and instantly feel like you have known her forever. She is not one to let her circumstances keep her from not only giving God the glory but encouraging those around her. Andi has impacted so many people around her and she is a blessing to anyone that meets her!
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 We would like to nominate our mother Shirley Jones. She is very selfless and has always been open to helping any and everyone. Shirley uses the experiences that she faced in her lifetime to help others avoid making mistakes. We have seen her embrace people from all walks of life that many others would overlook. Shirley has been known by many people as "Momma Jones" because she makes people that barely even know her feel like family. We Love You! Thank you for always being so supportive of us!
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