Sue Ellen Swafford's Obituary
DECATUR- Sue Ellen Swafford, 55 of Decatur, passed away at 9:35 am Friday, March 6, 2009 at her home.
Services were held on Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Heritage Behavioral Center. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Sue was born on July 14, 1953 in St. Louis, MO., a daughter of John and Irene (Randolph) Swafford. She had worked at Peerless Cleaners. Sue enjoyed gardening and taking care of her flowers, going on walks and bike rides. Sue loved spending time with her family and friends and will be greatly missed.
Surviving are her daughters: Shannon McGhee and husband John of Decatur, Jackie Simpson and husband Kevin of St. Louis, Amanda Ferguson and husband Jeremy of Decatur and Kim Hunter of Decatur, boyfriend: Mike Madden of Decatur, brother: Gene Swafford and his wife Patty of Mt. Olive, IL, sister: Del Swafford of O’Fallon, grandchildren: Edward Nicard, Justin Miller, Brandon Foster, Connor and Logan Simpson, Larry Walker, Tommy Hunter, Cheyenne Ferguson and Hunter Ferguson, two great grandchildren: Ineria Nicard and Kiaala Nicard.
She was preceded in death by her daughter: Michelle Miller and granddaughter: Alyssa Hunter.
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