Gundrun U. Swanagan

Gundrun U. Swanagan KILL DEVIL HILLS - Gundrun Hedwig Uphues Swanagan, known to many as "Goody," 82, of Wilkinson Street in Kill Devil Hills, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Goody was born in Swinemuende, Germany on the Baltic Sea Aug. 10, 1927 to Bernard Ludwig Uphues and Frieda Draeger Uphues. She met and married the late Master Sergeant Clarence Edward Swanagan of the U.S. Army in 1949. She spent many of her years traveling throughout Europe, Japan, and the United States. She was the mother of the late Mike E. Swanagan. She served as president of The American Legion Auxiliary of the Outer Banks and enjoyed spending her time playing cards with all her friends at The Baum Center in Kill Devil Hills. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by a sister, Gisela Seidel; a brother, Bernhard Uphues; a half sister, Barbara Abu-Sakr; and a half brother, Klaus Uphues, all of Germany; a daughter, Linda L. Thompson, son-in- law, Jon C. Thompson; and grandson, Zach D. Thompson all of Kill Devil Hills; a granddaughter, Katie N. Thompson of Columbia, Md.; and a grandson, Mike E. Swanagan II of South Hill, Va. In Memory of A Mother - "I remember thee in this solemn hour, my dear mother. I remember the days when thou didst dwell on earth, and they tender love watched over me like a guardian angel. Thou has gone from me, but the bond which unites our souls can never be severed; thine image lives within my heart. May the merciful Father reward thee for the faithfulness and kindness thou hast ever shown me; may He lift up the light of the countenance upon thee and grant thee eternal peace! Amen." Twiford Funeral Homes, Colony Chapel, Manteo, N.C., is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.twifordfh.com.