Wanoka Sword Obituary
Mrs. Sword was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Sword; parents, Allie G. Lamie and Mary Etta Branson Lamie; brothers, Allie G. Lamie Jr., James A. "Dopey" Lamie and John L. Lamie; sisters, Catherine Gates, Christine Fabinski and May Lewis Lamie; and grandson, Joshua Matthew Sword.
Mrs. Sword loved to crochet and quilt. Her joy in life was her grandchildren and giving her crafts to all her friends.
Survivors include her two sons, Kyle Sword and wife Lesa and Richard Sword and wife Stacy; three daughters, Carol Nutter and husband Rusty, Kay Frye and husband Jody and Cindy Sword, all of Saltville; four sisters, Bonnie Harris, Bristol Tennessee, Eula Rhea, Mansfield, Ohio, Trula Price, Saltville, and Ruby Bailey, Gloucester, Va.; one brother, Tommie Lamie, Sunrise, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Katherine Lamie and Peggy Lamie, both of Chilhowie; grandchildren, Tim Nutter, Ryan Nutter, Jordan Sword, Kylie Sword, Kelli Frye, Lauren Sword and Lindsey Sword, all of Saltville; great-grandchild, Joshua Nutter; several nieces and nephews; best friend since childhood, Florence Everhart; and special friends, Angela Robbins, Frank and Joy Rude, Pete and Debbie Sword and Eddie Sword.
Special thanks to Dr. John Greene.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sword will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, in the Henderson Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Kenny Howard and the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizabeth Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is serving the Sword family.
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Betty & Joe Miller
December 6, 2007
Cindy, Kay, Carol, Richard, Kyle,
May God bring peace and comfort to you during your time of grieving and help you to remember the good times you shared as a family. Our prayers are with you.
Kim Collins
December 5, 2007
kay i was sorry to hear about your mom i did not know about it until last night, if you need anything please let me know...i love you
dave totten
November 30, 2007
Kyle and family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
dave
Heather Gillespie
November 30, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
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Linda Olinger Branscomb
November 30, 2007
My prayers and deepest sympathy are with you at this time in your life. Another piece of our childhood memories has gone to Heaven. She will be greatly missed.
Mary Lou Sorah
November 30, 2007
kyle
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Stuart and Pam Moore
November 30, 2007
Rusty, Carol, Tim and Ryan,
you are in our thoughts and prayers.
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