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Ruby Swann Obituary
Mrs. Swann was born Sept. 2, 1918, in Florence, Ala. She was a longtime resident of Gadsden. She was a member of North Glencoe Baptist Church and loved her church family very much. Mrs. Swann worked for the establishment of George Wallace Senior Center in Glencoe, holding the position of Nutrition Site Manager, and later was the assistant to the Center Manager. The Senior Center was the focus of her life for many years, where she built many lifelong friendships that she greatly cherished. She received an Alabama Senior Award presented by Gov. Guy Hunt. Mrs. Swann was a member of the Glencoe Civitans and received many awards for her untiring work.
Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Neal Swann, the love of her life; her parents, Robert and Annie Pigg; brother, Hershel (Marie) Pigg; several sisters and brothers-in-law; cousins, nieces and nephews.
She is survived by her daughter, Joyce (Lee) Shaw; son, Robert (Delaney) Swann; grandchildren, Cynthia Hassell, Melissa Shaw, Bo (Eun-hui) Shaw, Kelli (Shelton) McElroy and Kari (Lee) Davidson; great-grandchildren, Brack (Jordan) Hassell, Sunshine Hassell, Corey Connett, Carlie Connett, Jacob Dowdy, Luke Dowdy, Chloe Davidson, Claire Davidson and Caden Davidson; great-great-grandchildren, Benton and Parker Hassell; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Her chosen family, Barbara and Randy Scott, Miranda, Clint and Joshua Brannon, Richard Hassell, Heather, Scott and Cooper Coley; chosen sister, Thelma Edgar.
Pallbearers will be Richard Hassell, Brack Hassell, Shelton McElroy, Corey Connett, Randy Scott and Shane Helms.
The family would like to express a heartful thanks to the entire staff at Cherokee County Health and Rehab, and to Alacare, Ashley, Tara, Amy, and Brother Damon for all the wonderful care you gave our granny and her family.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Ruby.
The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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3 Entries
February 4, 2013
Robert so sorry to hear about your Mother, you and your family are in our prayers.
Love ,
Larry and Gloria Swann
Delaney Swann
February 4, 2013
Ruby was a wonderful mother in law and a rock for me when I lost my mother. She loved and she was much loved by many. In 94 years she touched many lives and made many friends. While I won't mourn her passing, I'll rejoice in her life and her sharing of it with me. And, if you can hear me, thanks Ruby for your son, what a treasure he is for me.
Shirley Pollard
February 4, 2013
Sorry to hear about Ruby she was a very sweet lady. I have many good memories of the times we spent together. Your family are in my prayers.
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