Virginia L Swafford

Virginia L. Swafford April 10, 1920 - February 9, 2010 Virginia L. (Autry) Swafford, 89, a resident of Greenfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Hancock Regional Hospital. She was born April 10, 1920 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late Louie E. and Verdie G. (Johnson) Autry. Virginia retired from Indiana Rayon in 1968 and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, farming and camping. She is survived by son, A.J. (Linda) Swafford of Charlottesville; daughter, Janice (Ronnie) Fowler of Okeechobee, FL; brothers, Elton Autry of Springfield, MO, Billie Autry of Bell City, Mo; sisters, Mary Johnson of Wappapello, MO, Loretta Sullivan of Qulin, MO and Volita Keown of San Loranzo, CA; seven grandchildren, Shannon Jones, Leon (Tracy) Cain, Davett (Jim) Rednour, Lisa (Mike) Gilliland, Kathy (Ken) Arlinghaus, Matthew Fowler and Andrew Swafford; 21 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, David A. Swafford in February of 1997; daughter, Nancy E. Cain, 1968; an infant son; great-grandson, Kevin Alexander Brown; brothers, Pershing and Arbie Autry; sisters, Elva Jean McIver and Wynema Alford. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel, Greenfield with Rev. Greg Isaacs officiating. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery. Friends may call Friday, February 12, 2010 from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Comments To all of the families I am sorry for your loss. Virginia raised me with her chocolate gravy and snapping beans on the front porch with Dave and going out to the little " farm to feed animals and gather eggs and work in the garden. She taugh me alot and I will always be grateful for that! I am sorry I couldn't attend the great lady's funeral. But she will always be in my heart. Prayers to all of the families. Karen Graddy Carter - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM We wish we could be there. We miss and love you all. " Ken, Kayla, and Konnor - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Janice....we are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Mother. " Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you and your family at this sad time in your life. God's Blessings and Love Uncle Jim Aunt Carolyn, Sheree, Amanda and Jared Carolyn Murray - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM The girls and I wish that we could be home with the family! We love you all and Mamaw will surely be missed but will forever hold a special place in our hearts. " Kelley Coder - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Edna McDaniel - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM " I am so sorry for your loss, mamaw, as I knew her was a special woman, very kind ,loving and soft spoken. she will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. "