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Sandra Swift Obituary
Attica - Sandra "Sandy" Kay (Ferger) Swift, 63, Attica and formerly of Lafayette, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Attica on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 8:13 a.m.
Sandy was born in Carmel, Indiana on June 24, 1955. She was the daughter of the late Karl Phillip and DeLee "Dee' (Zimmerman) Ferger II. Sandy was raised in Lafayette, graduating from Harrison High School in 1974. She moved to Attica in 1980.
Sandy formerly worked in food services at Purdue University. From 1979-1982 she worked for Sysco Food Services. After moving to Attica, Sandy worked as Manager of food services for the cafeteria at the Attica Grade School from 1991-1993. In 1993 Sandy worked in the payroll department at Harrison Steel Castings Company until her recent death.
Sandy was a former member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles Lodge # 2596. She was a member of the Eagles Tuesday Night Euchre Club; former member of the Psi Iota Xi Sorority; member of the nine-hole ladies golf league at Harrison Hills Country Club. She was a doting grandmother and the sun rose and set with her four grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking for her family.
On October 18, 1980, Sandy married Carri Gene Swift in the Trinity United Methodist Church in Lafayette, IN. They later divorced.
Sandy leaves behind her two daughters, Christen "Chris" (Dan) Goris, West Point and Chelsey (Brandon) Brier, Williamsport; her four special grandchildren, Dane Ray and Kinley Goris; Austin and Hunter Brier; a sister, Janet (Don) Garbison, Matthews, NC; a brother, Kenny (Karen) Ferger, West Point; her sister-in-law, Pam Ferger, Lafayette. She was preceded in death by her brother, Karl Phillip Ferger III along with a nephew, Greg Garbison.
Friends may call at the Maus Funeral Home, Attica, on Sunday, March 10th, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home on Monday, March 11th, at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jerry Badgley officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Riverside Cemetery, Attica. Memorial contributions may be made in Sandy's memory to the Attica Baseball-Softball Association.
Condolences may be sent online to www.mausfuneralhome.com.
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Theresa Fischer
March 10, 2019
So sorry to hear of this, thoughts and prayers for all of you. Theresa
Molly
March 7, 2019
Chris and Chelsey, your families are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always treasure the special times and memories of my beautiful, "cool" Aunt Sandy.
Jill (Scott) Walker
March 6, 2019
Thoughts and prayers to everyone that was close to Sandy. ❤ Chris and Chelsey, our hearts go out to you and your families at this time. We can't even begin to to tell you how very sorry we all are.
Gary & Bonnie Myers
March 5, 2019
Chris & Chelsey
So sorry to hear about your mom. I know how much you & your families meant to her. Due to having surgery I will be unable to attend her service, but wanted to let you know you will be lifted up in prayer.
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Marcia Blankenship
March 5, 2019
Sandy love you lady you were a friend that always
Blessed Others with your
Smile and Witt and cared for others like you were best buds! Love you my
Friend Gods Best!!!
Josh Morlan
March 5, 2019
So sorry for your loss.
Prayers for your familes.
Carmie Berghoff
March 5, 2019
Dave and I are shocked and saddened to hear this tragic news. Please accept our deepest condolences, as we are in AZ and will miss the services.
Dolly Poston-Zollars
March 5, 2019
Very sorry for your loss.
Bonnie Kight
March 5, 2019
Rest in peace until we meet again.
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