Loretta Anne Swihart-Kidd

Loretta Anne Swihart-Kidd obituary, Jacksonville, FL

Loretta Anne Swihart-Kidd

Loretta Swihart-Kidd Obituary

Published by Legacy on May 23, 2022.
Loretta Anne Swihart-Kidd, age 64, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away Thursday May 19, 2022. She was born in Hackensack, New Jersey to the late Frederick and Sheila Meixner.
Loretta Anne Swihart-Kidd, age 64, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away Thursday May 19, 2022. She was born in Hackensack, New Jersey to the late Frederick and Sheila Meixner. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, and friend. She was determined to live and had endless amounts of strength and courage. She had a love of music, dancing, shopping, crafting, cooking, her pets, and most of all her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Calvin "Ray" Kidd.
She is survived by her children Cecelia Dietz, Christopher Swihart, Catrina Rogers (Michael), Crystal Maire (Corey), her grandchildren Neil Holgerson, James Rogers, Jacob Rogers, Jacqueline Rogers, Christopher Swihart Jr, siblings the late Michael Meixner Sr. (Pamela), Stephanie Westergard (Timothy), Two step-daughters Kellie Ebersole (John) and Tracy Frey (Matthew) and many extended family. Her love and kindness will forever be remembered.
A visitation for Loretta will be held Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens, Riverside Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205. A funeral service will occur Monday, June 6, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 1773 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210. A graveside service will occur Monday, June 6, 2022 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com for the SWIHART-KIDD family.

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