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Mary Swift Obituary
Mary Louise Swift (nee Little)
CROWN POINT, IN - Mary Louise Swift (nee Little), age 87, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso.
Mary is survived by her eight children: Mike (Char) Swift, Don (Randy) Swift, Diane (Gerald) Jackson, Deborah (John) Lewis, Anita (Dan Plummer) Edgington, James (Billie) Swift, Janet (Tom) Wayman, and Kenneth (Karen) Swift; 25 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and brother, David Little.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Blaine Swift; grandson, Alexander Edgington; four brothers; and one sister.
Mary Lou graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Indianapolis, IN, class of 1950. She settled in Merrillville, where she made her home and raised her children. Mary was the spiritual leader of her family. She volunteered her services with Merrillville Little League, was a den mother with Boy Scouts of American, and a volunteer with St. Agnes Adult Day Service Center in Valparaiso for 10 years. Mary was an excellent cook and baker. Everyone enjoyed her pies and cakes, especially the coffee clutch at Crown Point Christian Village. Mary had made quilts for every grandchild, great-grandchild and great-great grandchild.
Mary will be greatly missed by her devoted children, grandchildren, and everyone who knew her.
Visitation will be on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at GEISEN FUNERAL, CREMATION & RECEPTION CENTRE, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 1:00 PM DIRECTLY at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 509 W. Division Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385, with Fr. Mick Kopil officiating. Burial to follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN.
Sign Mary's online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com (219) 663-2500.
Memories and Condolences
for Mary Swift
Brad & Pam Langbehn
January 2, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharon (Pheanis) Goodall
January 2, 2020
It is a sad day. She has gone home after a job so very well done here. She has left this world a better and more beautiful place than when she arrived. Mary Swift was a role model for me growing up when I was young. I spent a lot of time with her family as her daughter, Anita, was and still is my best friend. She always had something baking in the oven. I have such wonderful and warm memories of her. All of her children are amazing to this day! She had a heart of gold. She is truly a saint!!
Lee & Barb Ranger
January 2, 2020
We know Mary is now enjoying her reward for being the wonderful person she was. We moved across the street from her in Valparaiso, where she resided for another 15 years or so. We became good friends and collected each other's newspapers and mail whenever we were away for a few days. On a couple occasions, I was able to go over and close her garage door when she left and forgot to put it down. And what a wonderful cookie baker she was. We always knew we were in for a treat at Christmas time, when she brought over a large variety of tasty cookies. We have missed seeing her after she moved away to be closer to family in her last years. We will always remember her and how she made us feel so welcome when we first became her neighbors. Rest in peace thou good and faithful servant.
Julie Wrigley
January 1, 2020
Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Melissa McConnell (Beach)
January 1, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robert & Laura Morrison
December 31, 2019
May God bless you & your families at this most difficult time.
Landa Chaffer
December 31, 2019
So very sorry to the family , such a nice lady , your bank friend , Landa
Norm Johnson
December 31, 2019
Enjoy Gods reward for you Mary. Your hospitality with Walt at your Big Barbee home will always be special to me.
Becky Trumpus
December 31, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with all her family and friends. Mary was someone that always thought of others! She was so helpful and kind. She made us laugh, smile, and touched our hearts in so many ways. And I cant leave out our Tuesday morning coffee clutches at the Village! Where she baked our desserts for Tuesday mornings. She made birthday cakes for her friends, she invited everyone to share. She was a beautiful Christian woman. She shared many devotions with us. She was an example to many of us. And she loved her family so much! Her family was her pride and joy! She was so happy when family was coming to visit. From the grand daughter that came on Tuesdays to do her hair, the daughter that faithfully took her to church, and to the others that popped in all of the time. Her family learned learned her giving attitude. Shawna and Hunter bringing the glasses for all of the Villagers to see the eclipse. So much love your family has for each other and others! We will miss her so much!
Stacey Frost
December 31, 2019
I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend, my heart goes out to Aunt Mary Lou's family at this time. I'm so glad her and Uncle David came to visit my dad a couple of years ago. I will never forget trips to their house on the lake and all the fun card games we played. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. My brother Kevin will be attending on Thursday and Friday.
Stacey Frost
Cindy Nall
December 31, 2019
Find peace in knowing she is no longer suffering, and is with all gone before her. Love, comfort, and peace to all. ♥
December 31, 2019
Dear Diane,
May your mother rest in peace. May the angels and the Lord watch over her now. And may God shed light on you and your family in this moment of darkness......
Love, Genna
Jamie Little
December 31, 2019
So sorry to hear this and my thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Michele Eubank
December 31, 2019
Prayers sent.
Greg Fisher
December 31, 2019
For the short amount of time "Grandma" knew of me and my family, she treated us nothing short of being apart of your family. The selfless and full of heart she possesd is greatly spread between your family. May she live forever in our hearts.
Fisher Family
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