Celebrating the life of
Marion Williams Swinford
December 12, 1926 - March 27, 2016
Her smile was best when she was surrounded by her family.
Marion Williams Swinford, 89, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2016 at Memorial University Medical Center. The lifelong resident of Savannah retired as a secretary from Kaiser Chemicals after many years of service. She was a former member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer where she was active as a Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Teacher and a leader of the Sunshine Club. Currently, she was a member of White Bluff United Methodist Church. Mrs. Swinford loved to fish, garden, sew and cook. Her smile was best when she was surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Swinford, Jr. and sister, Mary Lou Purvis.
Surviving are two sons, Thomas R. Swinford, III (Kathy), Michael L. Swinford (Jane) all of Savannah; grandchildren, Meredith Swinford, Erica Mixon, Scott Swinford and several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 1, 2016 at White Bluff United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. John Haney.
Interment will follow in Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made in memory of Marion Swinford to the White Bluff United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, 11911 White Bluff Rd., Savannah, GA 31419.
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Swinford's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God bless you all
- Beth Sheffield (GHS), Port Wentworth , Ga
My heartfelt sympathy to the entire family of Marion Swinford. I know a couple of you personally and all of you are in our prayers. Unfortunately I will be out of town for the visitation, but please know I would hug each tightly!! Fondly, Patti
- Patti Nafis Entrekin, Savannah, Ga
Deepest heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Being an active member of the community, Marion touched many hearts and leaves cherished memories! Faye Kirschner/Christine Addy
- Kirschner/Addy , Savannah, GA
Marion was a long time friend of my family. I have wonderful memories of time spent with her and Reese. May God bless your family and friends in this celebration of your life. You are home with God and Reese. Love you
- Nancy James Gossett, Villa Rica, GA
Thank you Aunt Marion. I enjoyed being around you and seeing how you embraced life to the fullest! My heart goes out to my Swinford Cousins.
- Keith Purvis, Izmir, Turkey
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. Remember all the wonderful times you had together.
- sherry h. shealy, savannah, ga.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. Remember all the wonderful times you had together.
- sherry h. shealy, savannah, ga.
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Swinford's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God bless you all
- Beth Sheffield (GHS), Port Wentworth , Ga
My heartfelt sympathy to the entire family of Marion Swinford. I know a couple of you personally and all of you are in our prayers. Unfortunately I will be out of town for the visitation, but please know I would hug each tightly!! Fondly, Patti
- Patti Nafis Entrekin, Savannah, Ga
Deepest heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Being an active member of the community, Marion touched many hearts and leaves cherished memories! Faye Kirschner/Christine Addy
- Kirschner/Addy , Savannah, GA
Marion was a long time friend of my family. I have wonderful memories of time spent with her and Reese. May God bless your family and friends in this celebration of your life. You are home with God and Reese. Love you
- Nancy James Gossett, Villa Rica, GA
Thank you Aunt Marion. I enjoyed being around you and seeing how you embraced life to the fullest! My heart goes out to my Swinford Cousins.
- Keith Purvis, Izmir, Turkey
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. Remember all the wonderful times you had together.
- sherry h. shealy, savannah, ga.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. Remember all the wonderful times you had together.
- sherry h. shealy, savannah, ga.
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
