Sallie Rhett Roman
1844–1921 (age 77)
Biography
Sallie Rhett Roman was a precious member of Columbia’s civic family, her life spanning the stirring decades that reshaped the South. Quiet yet courageous, she used her gifts to support charitable endeavors and to stand by those in need, earning lasting respect among her neighbors.
Through a steady devotion to family, faith, and community, she inspired others to live with generous hearts and firm convictions. Her memory continues to offer encouragement for those who carry on the civic and social causes she held dear.