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Diana Greenway Passmore
May 31, 2016
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Margaret Sigmon
May 31, 2016
Marie came into our lives 20 years ago. Her pastor jokingly said Marie went to the Farmers Market and said I want those beans, corn and that farmer, who was my Dad, Alvin McSwain. We were a big family but Marie accepted us all and let us know from the beginning she was not trying to take our Mother's place. We thanked her for that. Dad and Marie loved each other and were good for each other. Marie liked to travel and we were able to take her and Dad to Boone and Pigeon Forge. Marie enjoyed playing Scrabble with her sisters, attending her TOPS group, baking and sending cards. At our family gatherings we would each fix something and Marie usually did desserts. After one occasion Marie said I'm not fixing dessert anymore because we didn't even take a bite out of the snickers bar cake she made. We were are baffled because no one remembered seeing the dessert and with our crowd there was no way it wasn't eaten. We came to the conclusion it was never taken out of the refrigerator. Marie made wonderful cakes and we enjoyed them.Marie sent lovely cards to family, friends,and at Mt. Zion to college students and those serving our country. Marie joined Dad's church, Mt. Zion and was active in all the activities, choir, Bethany SS Class, and Keenagers. After Dad died 6-1-2009, Marie had some health problems and had to move to Florida with Beth. Marie always said, "God plants us where we are for a season". She lived by that and accepted wherever she was as God's plan for her. Marie said she didn't want flowers, she wanted cards. We tried to keep in touch with Marie by phone, cards and a few were able to visit her in Florida. This is our final card to Marie. We love you and thank you for being a part of our family. Alvin's Famiy
rebekah summey
May 30, 2016
My beautiful grandma is with Jesus now and my beautiful memories of her are in my heart :-(
May 30, 2016
"Miss." Marie was a joy to be around. She was friendly, loving, full of laughter and never judgmental. Its refreshing to know that she is safe in Our Father's hands surrounded by love ones and friends. May our memories of "Miss." Marie live in each of us until we all meet again on that glorious day. Praying for her children, sisters and family members as they mourn her loss.May your memories and God's grace provide you the strength to get through this season. Sincerely, Christy G. Straughan-Haley ( Jake Straughan's Mom)
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Claire Mostel
May 30, 2016
Marie was a sweet, kind, and loving woman, with a delightful sense of humor. She also made the best pound cake ever! I was lucky to be able to spend so much time with her, once she moved to Hollywood. My condolences to Beth and the rest of Marie's family. RIP, Marie.
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