Gladys Swafford

Obituary
Gladys Swafford, 84, a resident of Etowah, TN passed away on Sunday night, March 29th, 2015 at her home. Born in Benton, TN on September 28th, 1930 relocated to Florida in 1968 and then returned to Etowah five years ago. Gladys was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed gardening and working with her flowers.

She is preceded in death by her parents Henry & Malissie Hall, her husband Willie Oliver Swafford, one son John Oliver Swafford, one great grandson Kenneth Travis Jr. and several siblings.

Gladys leaves behind to cherish her memory three daughters Peggy Thompson (Michael) of Etowah, Nancy Stepp (Howard) of Knoxville and Kathy Swafford of Lake City, FL, two sons Doug Swafford of Lake Butler, FL and Charles Swafford of Starke, FL, one brother Raymond Hall, eleven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and numerous other extended family members and a host of special friends.

A celebration of her life is planned for Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Mountain View Baptist Church located at 1561 Mountain View Road in Benton, TN 37307 with the Reverend Pete Morgan officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday night, March 31st, 2015 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

You are encouraged to share a memory of Gladys and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com.

Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Swafford family with her arrangements.


Visitation Details
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday, March 31st, 2015
Mountain View Baptist Church
1561 Mountain View Road
Benton, TN 37307

Interment
Wednesday, April 1st, 2015

Celebration of Life Service Details
2:00 PM
April 1st, 2015
Mountain View Baptist Church
1561 Mountain View Road
Benton, TN 37307

Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery
Following the service