Montena Gwinn Swim

Montena Gwinn Swim obituary

Montena Gwinn Swim

Montena Swim Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. Collins Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Jul. 30, 2025.

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Mrs. Montena Gwinn Swim, 67, of Tallapoosa, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton. Montena was born July 12, 1958 in Grayson, KY, the daughter of the late Joe Willard and the late Carolyn Stephenson. She was an Administration Assistant for Ashland Kentucky School System. Montena loved to show her creative style by doing different crafts and photography. She was Pentecostal and a member of First Assembly of God in Ashland, KY. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Swim. Montena is survived by her children, Wesley (Kristin) Cordle of Tallapoosa, David McCoy of Olive Hill, KY, Tiffany Worrell of Ashland, KY, eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren. In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated. To send condolences to the family, visit our website at www.jcollinsfuneralhome.com J. Collins Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Villa Rica is in charge of arrangements.

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