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Mattie Swain Obituary
WADSWORTH -- Mattie Sue Swain passed away peacefully on her 92nd birthday, April 9, 2014.
Born in Sardis, Ohio, she was one of fourteen children born to the late Alex and Loretta Bolan.
Preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; brothers, Clyde, John, Lonnie, Woodrow, Buck and Edward; sisters, Nellie, Myrtle, Josie, Geneva and Norma; and granddaughter, Angie; she is survived by her sisters, Juanita and Nonnie Swain; devoted stepchildren, Terry (Donna), Shorty (Brenda); Gary (Melanie) and Susie (Dave); 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and many wonderful nieces, nephews and friends.
Mattie proudly attended Culdee Presbyterian Church in North Carolina for many years before moving to Ohio.
The family would like to thank Altercare of Wadsworth Center and Hospice of Medina County for taking special care of Mattie.
The family will receive friends Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. at Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home, 174 N. Lyman Street in Wadsworth, where Pastor Brandon Steele will conduct the funeral service Monday at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Altercare or Hospice of Medina County.
Hilliard-Rospert
330-334-1501
www.hilliardrospert.com
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Cathy
April 11, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Great Aunt Sue's family and friends. I sure will miss her beautiful hand-written notes and cards.
Brenda Lewis
April 11, 2014
You are all in my thoughts and prayers sending my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Terry and Debbie Swain
April 11, 2014
Rest In Peace Aunt Mattie.
April 11, 2014
She will be missed. She is in God's arms now. Love you Aunt Sue Love Mary Margaret
Laura Wensel
April 11, 2014
Shorty and Brenda: Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Your constant devotion to her during these past few years was a blessing for Mattie; she was lucky to have you and to be so loved. Our sympathy also to all of the rest of Mattie's family and the love they showed for her during her lifetime. She can truly now rest in peace.
Bill and Laura Wensel
Hilliard-Rospert Funeral Home Inc.
April 11, 2014
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