Maria Guevara Swaney

Maria Guevara Swaney obituary, Maryville, TN

Maria Guevara Swaney

Maria Swaney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Miller Funeral Home on Feb. 2, 2026.
Maria Guevara Swaney, age 76, of Maryville went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 29, 2026. She was a member of Mountain View Church of Christ.

Maria was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Spencer Swaney; parents, Joaquin Guevara and Maria Guevara; sister, Christina Guevara; and brothers Joaquin and Antonio Guevara.

She is survived by her children, Jackson (Heidi) Swaney and Adrian (Leah Yarbrough) Swaney; grandchildren, Braden Yarbrough, Maya Swaney, Isaac Swaney and James Swaney; brother, Jesus "Chuy" Guevara; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mountain View Church of Christ Cemetery, 3102 Six Mile Rd. Maryville, TN 37803.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Mountain View Church of Christ Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM Thursday at Mountain View Church of Christ, 3102 Six Mile Rd. Maryville, TN 37803.

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