Edith M Swinney
November 12, 1927 ~ February 19, 2015
Edith M. Stanley Swinney, 87, of Mooresville, died Thursday, February 19, 2015, in St. Francis Hospital, Mooresville. Mrs. Swinney was born November 12, 1927, in Plainfield, to the late Horton and Iva (Dailey) Stanley.
Edith graduated from Plainfield High School and worked for a brief period of time for L.S. Ayers. She was also employed at the Plainfield High School in the cafeteria. Mrs. Swinney was a devoted member of Plainfield Christian Church, where she was an active part of the Sunday School ministry. Above all, she was a loving wife; mother, sister, and grandmother who loved to spend time with her family. She will be fondly remembered by her loving relatives and many friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Charles Verlin Swinney; brother, Donald Stanley; sisters, Betty Johnson and Anna Turner; and Great Grandson Preston Tichenor.
Survivors include her son, Daryl L. Swinney (Becky) of Martinsville; daughters, Carol Clark (Jerrell) of Martinsville and Marcie Dove (Mike) of Plainfield; brothers, Robert and Harold Wayne Stanley, both of Plainfield; sisters, Alice Earles of Mooresville and Martha Kellems of Indianapolis; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren.
The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 21, 2015, in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Friends may call there prior to the service from 11 a.m. Pastor Steve White will officiate and burial will be in White Lick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to IU Simon Cancer Center, c/o IU Foundation, PO Box 7072, Indianapolis, IN 46207. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory, view Edith’s Life Story video, or to sign the online guest registry.
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beautiful video of your mother. Carol Marcie and Darryl, I remember coming to a winnie roast at your house when we were in grade school and I told your mom I did not like hot dogs. She gave me a hotdog bun with chips and ketchup in it and said ‘eat this then’! In her later years, I got reacquainted with her at Bridgemor Village. I still have the wandering Jew from the start she gave me. I have the baby blanket she crocheted for my grandson, and the curtains she made for my bedroom are still up. I remember visiting with her in her condo and always looking at all the chickens and hens! We would visit as she crocheted and listened to country music on Tv. I know your loss is great and I will be praying for you and your family
I was an employee of the swinney family back in the eighties. They accepted me into their company, and then into their family. They stood by me and made me into a much better person, and to this day I am grateful for that. I hope that they would also be proud that I carry what they did for me to this day. When I left their company to pursue a career in the electric utility industry, I received so much support, Edith left me a going away basket with gifts, balloons , the works. To this day I cherish that and all of their support that helped me succeed in life. It is with that I give my most sincere condolence for your family. Daryl, thank you for allowing me into your family, it is so much appreciated
I thought a lot of Edith, my sympathy’s are with the family.
edith will be missed by many. She and her husband were long time friends of my parents,(Charles and doris Porter) She was a very kind and sweet lady. thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
My Aunt Edith was such a sweet woman. When I was younger, I remember she was always so happy to see us. She was always genuinely caring and interested in our lives. She was a gentle fun woman of many talents.
Daryl we are so sorry for your loss and will have you in our prayers – Barney and I both know the pain of loosing a Mom – Bonnie [Johnson] Gerdts & Barney Gerdts
Many wonderful memories of my Aunt Edith – and thoughts of sympathy to her children, my cousins Daryl, Carol, and Marcie.
love to see the picture after 70 years Jean /Woessner McGown Mrs Bob!
Dear family, i remember so many fun times together with Edith’s family and our family in mooresville and scottsdale AZ. We shared food, laughter, tears, good times and bad times. She played so many fun tricks on her husband, Charles and whom ever she could. She was devoted to her family. We are so grateful Edith came into our life. Blessings are a gift from God and we give thanks to him. Bob and Beulah Stucy
Darryl, Carol & Marcy, Just wanted to let you know how sorry we are to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was our friend and neighbor for a lot of years. One time when we were both cutting our grass, every round we made we would wave to each other. I saw her jump off her tractor and run in the house. I couldn’t figure out what was happening, later she told me that her ‘hair’ was snatched off her head and was stuck in a tree.
Carol, Kyle and family . . Just found out about your mother and grandmothers passing in todays paper. I am so sorry as I know you loved her very much. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers as you remember the wonderful life of hers. Beverly, Barth and Eric Tutterow
My mother, Nellie Neal, and Edith were roommates at Millers. It was such a pleasure talking to her during my visits. She had such a wonderful sense of humor and kept us laughing. I am so sorry to learn of her passing. My condolences to her family. Jo Ann owen
I loved Edith Swinney so much.She was a cousin byarriage but ment more to me then some blood cousins.
A very sweet caring person. God Bless.