Virginia R. (Swift) Maher

After they left the Air Force my husband and Roy, along with Ginny and I, were friends in Sumter, SC. I remember their big house and their dog named Friend. Also I remember when Erin was born. Those are fond memories of long ago when Roy played in a blue grass band.

We met Ginny through her remarkable parents, Margaret and Ray Swift. She became our babysitter and dear friend forever. When our first child entered school, she said that only Ginny's presence made it OK to get on the school bus. Even at that young age, Ginny was looking to anyone in need and helping them out. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, especially her children and grandchildren.

Sorry Cuz. You were one of my favorite cousins. You will be missed. My condolences to your family. Ned and Cheryl Swift.

I met Ginny through the beginner's ukulele class and she was such an encouragement to me. I really admired her and she was such fun! We miss her bright light terribly. I attached some photos of when we played at the Whirligig Festival in Wilson, NC. My prayers will continue to be with Bill and her family.

The Uhoos will miss her very much.

Ginny and I were close friends and next door neighbors growing up together in Michigan. We played endlessly and shared so much having adventures in the field, woods, and river near our houses. We took ballet and piano lessons together as our mothers were also close. She is an indelible part of my childhood and what Anne of Green Gables would call a "kindred spirit". I will miss her.

When Ginny joined our ukulele group (UHOOS) two years ago, she brought a spark of enthusiasm for learning to play. She went quickly from being a beginner to being advanced. She liked sharing her joy of playing with others within our group and with her family members. With that enthusiasm came her kindness, wit, and creative talents. I feel so blessed to have had Ginny in my weekly life. I will miss her compassionate spirit and friendship. To know Ginny was to love Ginny. Sincerest...