Elma Swain

A very sweet and talented lady .
I loved her a my teacher in music from 1-5 at Roland E Cook ❤
I was her Sugar Plum Fairy and she always remember me as that ❤❤

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures of your beloved Elma Swain fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hosea 13:14

Heaven has an angel !! Prayers with Don and all the family !!!
Love to all !!!
Bootie Bell Chewning -Vinton Va

Mr. Swain and Family,

My twin sister, Kristin Brown Ayersman, wrote a message to you earlier. I'm not sure I could write anything different from what she did. She seemed to sum it up perfectly.

Being twins, we were obvious duet partners. That was a natural fit for your mom and for us. Your mother, with pencil in her hand and metronome ticking away, would stand between us keeping time and marking music simultaneously. Her attention to detail and discipline were...

Mr. Swain and family,

Your mother taught me and my sister piano lessons for many years, and consequently I got to know your grandmother, who lived with Mrs. Swain at the time; your father and your brother, Lynn, as well. While she was demanding in her musical instruction (I say this with a smile, but she was) we had a lot of fun with Mrs. Swain, too, making the scrapbooks, attending the competitions, and presenting the annual concert at Hollins College. I think some of my...

Don,
So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She led an extraordinary life and touched countless lives. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.