Rose-Swift-Obituary

Rose Marie Swift

Wilson, North Carolina

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DIED
September 25, 2015
LOCATION
Wilson, North Carolina

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Hamilton Funeral Chapel Obituary

Ms. Rose Marie Louise Swift, age 76, of 905 Woodrow Street, Wilson, North Carolina, transitioned from labor to reward, Friday, September 25, 2015, at Avante' at Wilson.

Ms. Rose Marie Louise Swift was the daughter of the late Alpheus N. Swift and Ora Estella Menzies. She was also preceded in death by her older sister, Hadie and grandchild, Blazon.

Ms. Swift graduated from St. John's Primary School and St. Hilda's College in Belize City and attended St. John Anglican Church. From an early age, Rose wanted to be a nurse and caregiver. This dream was realized when she was accepted into the Nursing School of Belize. She graduated as a Registered Nurse and Certified Midwife. There she assisted in the delivery of many babies.

A celebration of her life will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at Hamilton Funeral Chapel, 726 Tarboro Street SW. Wilson, North Carolina. Interment will follow at Hamilton Burial Garden, Lane Street Extention.

Loving memories are cherished by her sons: Derek Samuels, David Bowden and wife Yasuko; her beloved grandchildren: Duquan, Alexander, Lexis, Ianthe, Aloani, Sidney and Ki'ya; her brother: Kent Swift and wife Lillian; a host of other relatives and friends.


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I think about you, every day. Whether I'm awake or sleep its always something that reminds me of you. I miss you so much Mom.

Our sympathies to Rose's family from Gilbert & Austin Yearwood, Mrs. Rosanna Warren, and Margaret Cargill.

Miss my grandma

To My Sister Rose,

I will miss speaking to you daily. You were always in my prayers. Lillian and I did our best to make your life a little more comfortable. We did not always succeed, but we tried.

May God in His Mercy accept you in His Everlasting Care.

I know it is well with your soul,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
It will be well with your soul.

Kent and Lillian
We will miss you!

Ms. Rose was a sweet and funny lady, with many stories she loved to tell. I'm sorry for your loss.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4

To Derek and David: As you get ready to say goodbye to your mom, my darling aunt, please be comforted by your memories and time spent together, please accept my condolences.

To other relatives and close friends, especially my uncle Kent and his wife, Lillian, my deepest condolences.

Sleep in peace Aunt Rose, sleep in peace and rise in glory.

My aunt was a loving, God-fearing lady that always remembered and cherished her nieces and nephews here in Belize and the United States. She never failed asking about my siblings during our phone calls.

When I spoke to her on the morning of Saturday, September 19th, she was bright as ever and she mentioned that she wanted to send a gift for my little brother, James whom she said was very special to her. I asked her what kind of gift and she said "I don't know, just a gift for my...

Mrs. Swift was a sweet lady my Mom loved her. She will be missed

The Staff & Management of Hamilton Funeral Chapel express sincere sympathy to you during this difficult time. May God give you comfort and understanding. God Bless You All.