Edna Swift's Obituary
Edna Swift, 79, passed away on January 26, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL.
Edna was born to Cecil and Estelle Smith on June 8, 1943, in Trigg County KY.
Edna grew up in Paducah KY. She married Jerry Swift on September 9, 1961. In the many years that Edna and Jerry spent to together they love to travel all over the world exploring places like Greece and the Egyptian Pyramids. She loved spending time with friends and family. Edna was a stay-at-home mom for many years and once the children were grown, she decided to go to work she worked as a call center agent for Macys and then after she retired from there, she spent her time helping and taking care of the elderly and infirmed. Although she led a fulfilling life her family was always at the center of her world.
Edna is survived by her husband, Jerry Swift; children, Eric (Kathy) Swift and Pam (Jeff) Sidwell; grandchildren Ian Sidwell, Allie Sidwell, Kendal Swift, Conner Swift and Kellie
Swift as well as other extended family and friends.
Edna was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Estelle Smith and brother Bill Smith.
A Visitation will be held for Edna on February 11, 2023, from 12-2pm in the Chapel at the Star of Hope Mausoleum located at Graceland Cemetery with a memorial service to follow at 2pm. An inurnment will take place directly after the service also in the Star of Hope.
In Lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made in Edna’s name to The Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences may be sent to Edna’s family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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