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Peggy SPEARS Obituary

SPEARS (Swartzwelder), Peggy Jane Hardin

Age 79 of Middletown, Ohio, passed away after a long illness at Majestic Care (Garden Manor) on October 1, 2021. She was born and raised in Deering, Ohio, as the youngest of 5 children and graduated from Coal Grove High School in 1959. She was a member of Gateway Baptist Church in Camden, was an accomplished piano player and enjoyed playing and singing gospel music. She is survived by a sister, Patty Heyman of Georgia; 3 sons, Kenny (Dianne) Spears of Middletown, Keith (Jaci) Spears of Alabama and Chris (Bari) Spears of Englewood; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Bill and Olevia Swartzwelder; 2 brothers, Kermit and Ted Swartzwelder; and sister, Carol Waller. At the family's convenience, a graveside service will be performed at Woodside Cemetery in Middletown by the Breitenbach Anderson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Middletown, Ohio.

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Published by Journal-News on Oct. 3, 2021.

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Angela

October 4, 2021

Sending all my love with hugs to this precious family. Peggy is singing loud and proud with the angel choir in heaven. Will treasure the memories made with Peggy and family. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.

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