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Mary T. Swartz
1938 - 2012
Mary T. Swartz
1938 - 2012
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BORN
1938
DIED
2012
Mary Swartz Obituary
She was a Hospice Instructor for Craven, Onslow, Jones and Pamlico Counties. When she wasn't busy spoiling her grandchildren she enjoyed reading and scrapbooking.
She was former Chairman and Treasurer of the Craven County Democratic Party and Precinct Chairperson of the Grantham District. She was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Havelock and the Cancer Board of the State of NC. She also served her country as a Marine.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene Swartz and son, Robert Eugene Swartz, Jr.
She is survived by three daughters: Julie Swartz Brandt and husband, Brian of East Berlin, PA, Roberta Swartz Ebron and husband, Neil of New Bern and Eileen Swartz Whitby and husband, Ray of New Bern; six grandchildren: Ashley Fillingame, John Myers, Sarah Ebron, Caleb Whitby, Tyler Ebron and Kristen Whitby; several family members throughout Ireland, England and Australia and two dear friends, Veronica Evans Mattocks and Deborah Ferrell.
A Graveside service will be held Friday, February 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 10, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Cotten Chapel with Reverend Jim Marshburn officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Cotten Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 8109, 3124 Zebulon Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
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March 4, 2012
MARY A CARA DILIS WE WERE COUSINS AND CLOSE FRIENDS FOR OVER 70 YEARS AND KNEW EACH OTHER SO WELL ALTHOUGH SEPARTED BY LONG DISTANCES WE VISITED OFTEN - JULIE ROBERTA AND EILEEN AND ALL YOUR FAMILIES I SEND LOVE AND COMFORT TO YOU ALL. MARY WHAT WONDERFULE REUNIONS YOU ARE HAVING IN HEAVEN AND NOW IN OUR NATIVE GAELIC I WILL BID YOU GOODBYE FOR NOW SLAN LEAT A CARA BEANNACT DE AR A ANAM A CAILIN RO GEAL IS DILIS I MISS YOU SO MUCH. CARMEL SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
Jerry Schill
February 15, 2012
Mary attended several functions of the Craven-Pamlico Christian Coalition over the years, including some candidate forums. We may have had some political differences, but we always had a smile and a hug for each other, especially when I told her that us Germans needed to stick together.
May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace, and may all of your family find peace.
February 13, 2012
Mary was a special lady and she'll be missed greatly.Remember the good times...Ann E. Carter ..former Hospice social worker
David McFadyen
February 10, 2012
Mary was a person of conviction and compassion. We were blessed to have had her in our community.
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Tedra Harris-Brown
February 10, 2012
May God bless you and your family. Love the offspring of Julia Brown Harris.
B Gillikin
February 10, 2012
It was such a pleasure knowing you and what an inspiration to all, we will miss you but be a t peace now. B. Gillikin
February 10, 2012
DEAR SWARTZ FAMILY ;
AS A FORMER COUNTY COMMISSIONER AND AS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE CRAVEN COUNTY GOP I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TALK WITH MARY ON MANY OCCASIONS ABOUT MANY SUBJECTS. WHEN MARY SPOKE TO ME I ALWAYS KNEW SHE WAS SINCERE IN WHAT SHE SAID AND HOW SHE FELT. SHE WAS A CARING PERSON AND CRAVEN COUNTY IS BETTER OFF DUE TO HER MANY ACTIVITIES, BOTH IN POLITICS AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. SHE WILL BE MISSED BUT I ASSURE YOU SHE WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.
CHUCK TYSON , CHAIRMAN
CRAVEN COUNTY GOP
Julia Negley
February 10, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Stacy Butts
February 10, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April M.
February 10, 2012
Eileen, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a great woman. You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
February 10, 2012
Julie, Roberta, Eileen and all of your families:
I am so sorry for such a huge loss. She was very special to me. I will miss her too. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. She will make a huge impact in Heaven as she did here. Jill Winfield White
Martha Pegram
February 10, 2012
Such a "live wire" you were, and I am grateful to have known you.
Prayers to your Family,
Terry Fuhrman
February 9, 2012
To the Eborns and the Whitbys:
Please know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time. Mary always brought a smile to my face when I would see her and speak with her.
Two words that described Mary "to a t" are feisty and courageous. I will remember her fondly.
May the Lord be with you as you remember the good times and the joy she brought to you.
Gerardine Parslow
February 9, 2012
Safe journey, Aunt Mary, lots of good memories from my childhood. I hope you are having good craic with Uncle Bob and my Daddy on the Other Side. Best love always, your niece Gerardine.
Jane Harris
February 9, 2012
Our hearts and prayer go out you and your family . Your mother was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed
Steve Hilsinger
February 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mary you are one of a kind and will be missed greatly.
Kim Carter
February 9, 2012
Eileen & Family,
My heart & prayers go out to you! God will help you through this!
Love,
Kim Carter
Lisa Smith
February 8, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Mary's family at this difficult time. She was an inspiration to me and always kept me on my toes. I so enjoyed listening to her talk of growing up in Ireland, marrying her husband, her struggles and most of all, how she raised her daughters to be strong like she was. She leaves behind a legacy never to be forgotten.
Faye Teague
February 8, 2012
What a fiesty red head you were, I remember so as a young teen. Death may have took your body, but your soul and memories will live forever. May Gods comfort and peace with you all. Love and Blessings
M Gene Woolard,Rn
February 8, 2012
Thank you to the family for sharing the wonderful life of your Mother and Gtandmother with us. As a friend and co-worker you, Mary, will be greatly missed.
Tonya Shaw
February 8, 2012
So glad to have gotten to know you. You always made me laugh. See you on the other side!!!
Love You Much Girlfriend
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