Bedford/franklin, Virginia
Katie Viola Bolden Swaine, 81, of Hardy, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. She was born in Charleston, W.Va., to the late Ermie Lee Bolden and Katie Bolden Davis. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Giles E. Swaine; sons, James E. Bolden (Pamela), Giles E. Swaine Jr. (daughter, Jocelyn), Calvin A. Swaine (Peggy), Levi Q. Swaine (Brenda), and Jasper D. Swaine (Jenifer); daughters, Cheryl M. Bonds (daughter, Valarie), and Audrey F. Swaine (sons, Justin and Zachary); brothers and sisters, Jessie Bolden, Harvey Davis, Hervey Davis, Alberta Barnes, Esther Jones (George), Mary Brower (Norman), Christine Bodlen, and Mary Bolden; brother and sisters-in-law, James P. Swaine (Linda), Gladiola Phelps (Charles), and Vashti Hunter; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. on Monday, April 12, 2010, at Bellevue Missionary Baptist Church, Hardy, Va. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. The interment will follow in The Swaine Family Cemetery. Friends may call at Serenity on Sunday, April 11, 2010, from 2 to 8 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 540-345-9100. www.serenityfuneralhome.net
To the Swaine family,I would like to express my deepest sympathy to all of the family. I will keep you in my prayers and the memories will always be forever,
Wendell Harris
Wendell Harris
April 12, 2010 | Riverdale, GA
I would like to extend my sympathy to the Swain Family in the loss of their mother. She was a beautiful person. God has chosen her to come home and be
with him. May God comfort the family in the loss of their mother.
Dorothy Jordan-Highsmith
April 12, 2010 | Cleveland, OH
Calvin & Peggy
I'm saddened to hear of your loss. But sound in the knowledge that she's in a better place...
Steve @ Goldsmith Jewelers
April 12, 2010 | Roanoke
Jasper and Family,
Thinking of you in your time of loss. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and Prayers.
Lisa & Kim (MDCU)
Lisa Willie
April 12, 2010 | Penhook, VA
To the family: Sorry for your loss. God loved her more than Earth can explain. There is no sorrow when you love the Lord as she did. From the Bond and Curtis Family
Darnella Bond
April 12, 2010 | Hardy, VA
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Serenity Funeral Home
April 11, 2010 | Roanoke, VA
Our prayers are with you, may God's love and mercy surround the whole family.
Glen and Doris Morgan
April 09, 2010 | Moneta, VA
To The Swaine Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with during this time. May the Peace of God comfort you.
Cynthia Holland
April 08, 2010 | Charlotte, NC
My thoughts and prayers are with my Swaine cousins during this time. I will miss my Aunt Katie, but I thank God for her life, she was truly a blessing to our Family.
Love,
Katie "Carol" Johnson and family
Katie Johnson
April 08, 2010 | Chester, VA
