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1934
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2013
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Eleanor O'Connor Obituary
Easley
Eleanor "Becky" Swaynghame O'Connor, 79, of Easley, widow of Jim O'Connor, died Friday, April 19, 2013.
Born in Westminster, she was a daughter of the late William Lester Long and Beatrice Fitzgerald Long Chambers.
Mrs. O'Connor retired from JP Stevens Parker Plant after more than 40 years of service. She was a member of Woodside Baptist Church.
Becky was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She is survived by sons, Alton Swaynghame, Jr. (Pam), David Swaynghame (Cathy), Patrick O'Connor (Hye Kyong), and Edward O'Connor (JoAnn); daughters, Hilde Burgin, Dutch O'Connor (Marc), Debi O'Connor (Terry), Amy O'Connor (Danny), Patricia Head, and Anna Knighton (Marty); grandchildren, Alyson Sword (Kevin) and Davia Smith; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Eunice Gilstrap, Jackie Strickland, Brenda James, Linda Webb, and Barbara Mullinax (Eddie); and special nephew, Winston Mullinax.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lemuel Alton "Red" Swaynghame; brother, Bob Long; and sisters, Edna Mullinax and Daisy Morton.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 21, 2013 from 1:30 until 2:45 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest with the funeral service following at 3:00 p.m. in the Northwest Chapel. Burial will follow in Graceland West Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Woodside Baptist Church, 301 Woodside Avenue, Greenville, SC 29611.
Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
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Wanda Day
April 21, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bring you comfort. Wanda and Tom Day
Stanley Long
April 19, 2013
Sweet memories of visiting their home when I was young, always a lot of laughter. We've all drifted apart as we've gotten older but still FAMILY!! My prayers are with you guys!!
Wayne Morton
April 19, 2013
A precious saint who has left a wonderful legacy - her prayers and her faith were always a source of encouragement for me from when I answered the call to ministry 31 years ago. As her nephew, I vividly recall sitting in her lap as she prayed for me and helped me overcome a speech impediment. I am so honored to officiate her service! Thank you Lord for this special gift of this extraordinary woman!
Wanda McBride
April 19, 2013
Such a sweet lady and one of the best aunts ever! Loved you so much even though we didn't see each other much over the last few years. My prayers and thought are with you Alton and David. My love to all of you.
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