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JESSIE FLOWERS, 68
Ocala - Mrs. Jessie Flowers Swift, 68 of Ocala, transitioned on Sunday, June 27, 2010 after a long battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene T. Swift of 43 years. She is survived by daughter, Debra Swift-Butler, Ocala; sons Eugene T. (Meeca) Swift, Jr., Reginald Lamar (Wanda) Swift, Ocala and Kenneth Swift, Orlando. Sisters Dr. Runette (Bill) Flowers-Williams, Atlanta, GA, Christine (Jeremiah) O'Kelley Jr., Riverdale, GA, Pastor Ellen Hunt, Winston-Salem. NC, Marilyn Harris and Ernestine Flowers both of Miami. Brothers Rev. Roosevelt (Minnie) Hunt and Johnny (Laura) Hunt, Ocala; Vincent Hunt, Atlanta, GA, Thomas Woodard, Miami, and Ernest Flowers, Jr., Orlando. Fifteen grands, eight great grands, four God children, a host aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other loving relatives and friends. The celebration of life service will be held Saturday. July 3rd at 11:00 AM at Greater Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church. Public visitation will be held July 2nd at Great Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Friday, followed by Wake service from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at the church. Arrangements are under the caring direction of J. Hadley Funeral Home, 2030 North Temple Avenue, Starke Florida, (904)368-0210. Serving the community with dignity and excellence.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jessie Swift
Deloris Griffin
August 19, 2010
I have enjoyed being a classmate and a
Soror of Jessie. She will always be remembered.
Joel Ken Harris, Sr.
July 12, 2010
I enjoyed the years that I workd with Ms. Swift at FCI. She always had something to say that made my day better.
Thank you for your friendship.
July 11, 2010
To my cousins,
I am truly saddened by the loss of Aunt Jessie. She fought a long battle and I am so glad I got to see her in Nov/Dec. It should bring you great comfort knowing she is with Uncle Eugene and the Lord now. We will surely miss her. We love you all and we will always be a family whether separated by continents, countries, states, or coastlines. Stay in touch and may God continue to bless you. Love you,
The Ellis Family
Pamela Ellis
Eugenia Mills Jackson
July 10, 2010
To the Swift Family,
I was saddened to learn of the passing of my old friend and class-
mate. I remember Jessie as a person who had a heart filled with limitless love for sharing. A heart that shone with the bright shining gift of her warm understanding and caring.
It is always difficult to bear the
loss one so very dear. May your loss
be more bearable by the beautiful
memories. Memories that will always
keep Jessie very close to you. May
God continue to bless and comfort
you in the days ahead.
A former classmate (Howard High)
July 6, 2010
May you find comfort and peace in knowing that God has called Jessie home. She leaves a deep void as a neighbor, friend and sorority sister. Jessie joins the angels as one of the most loving person you could ever encounter. She will truly be missed. Our prayers are with the family as we join you in grief.
Charlee O'Reilly & Lurrlean Pryor
The Mitchell Family
July 6, 2010
Debra, Our Prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. God Bless! Psalms 121.
Patricia Minter
July 3, 2010
GOD BLESS
July 3, 2010
May GOD bless you and the rest of your family. Von Miller
Julia Hamilton
July 3, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dian Alllen Stevens
July 3, 2010
Runette and the entire Swift family, may the love in your heart enable you to celebrate the wonderful tender and kind life of Jessie. On behalf of the La Rena Allen family we extend to you much love and prayers during this moment of great sadness.
Abraham & Gwen Spires
July 3, 2010
To Debra and Family,
Even in your sadness, we hope you can hold on to the thought that a life lived with so much love never really ends, but goes on forever in the hearts of those who remember. Loving memories live on forever. With our love and Deepest Sympathy.
Melinda Nolin
July 2, 2010
Gene and family, I am very sorry for your loss.
Your Mom will make a very special guardian angel. Never more than a prayer away.
Your Family will be in our prayers.
Mike and Melinda (Spivey) Nolin
Willie Hubbard
July 2, 2010
To the Swift family, Love, compassion and condolences to you at this difficult time. I am thankful to our great God for allowing Mrs. Swift to have been my english teacher, who encouraged the importance of speaking correctly. The things that she taught me, I used to this very day. May her love continue to be with you forever more. Willie Hubbard, Jr., Sr. Minister/Elder
Yolando Boone
July 2, 2010
To Swift and Family. We send our deepest sympahy to you in your time of loss. God knows best and I know she will be truly missed by all. Keep your hands in Gods hand and he will carry you through any situation that you may encounter. May God continue to bless you and Debra and your families.
Prayerfully,
Blessed Teacher... Thank you God and Mrs. Swift!
Nancy Hayes-Browning
July 2, 2010
My love, prayers and sympathy go out to the family of my favorite teacher in school...Mrs. Jessie Swift. I want the family to know that she made a difference in my life as a student, woman and the devoted teacher I am today. She believed and encourage me to become a teacher in 7th grade and when I became that exceptional teacher ...my "Teacher of the Year" award was dedicated to her. I did make sure she knew how thankful and blessed I was for her believing in me. I will truly miss her beautiful face and smile. Thank you, Mrs. Swift and I love you! God has smiled on you "SWEET ANGEL." REST IN PEACE!
Sarah Haile and Children-Donna, Iris, Jeff, Sheryl & Cynthia
July 2, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
July 2, 2010
To Debra and family. May God be with you through these difficult times. Ms. Jessie's beautiful face and loving smile will never be forgotten...may God give you the strength to go through.Remember..."BUT GOD"
~WILLIAM AND SONYA VERNON, OCALA,FLORIDA
sanctious/braddock
July 2, 2010
FAMLY,WE LIKE U WILL MISS HER,OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.
patricia humphrey
July 2, 2010
with deepest sympathy....may GOD bless each and every one of you ( patricia humphrey and family)
Shaveanda Queen, MD
July 2, 2010
My condolences to Dr. Flowers and family on the loss of your dear loved one. Remember "earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal." You are in my prayers.
Christopher Smith
July 2, 2010
My condolences to the family of Mrs. Swift. Former neighbor and friend.
July 2, 2010
We the McCrary Family, share in your loss. Jessie will always be remembered in our hearts and mind. May God continue to Bless and keep you in perfect peace.
We Love You. Celestine(Blondie) Woodson,Alyce McCrary Major, Susan(Ann)Stephens
Mattie Evans-Echols
July 2, 2010
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory on one can steal". Thinking of the family, and praying for you in your time of sorrow.
Leonard Brady
July 2, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Carolyn Williams
July 2, 2010
To Debra and family. May you find joy and happy memories of your loved one. Jessie was not only pretty but Her heart was full of beauty. She will be missed. May God give you all strength to go through. Remember that God is good all the time.
Rosa Gray Crockett
July 2, 2010
Always remember, we are here for you! Love to the family, from one of the "7" (and then there was "5").
Doris Waye-Faison
July 2, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Henry & Elainelson Brown
July 2, 2010
There are no words that can fill the emptiness in your hearts, but perhaps it will help to know we care. May God bless and keep all of you.
Jeannie Perry
July 2, 2010
My condolences to Dr Flowers,family and friends.May God bless.
Pam Clinton
July 1, 2010
For a Beatiful flower has been pick
for God saw the road was getting rough,
The hills were hard to climb
He gently closed her loving eyes,
and whispered "Peace be Thine".
The weary hours, the days of pain,
The sleepless nights are past.
The ever patient worn out frame has found sweet rest at last.
May God contiously keep his loving arms around you and your family.
Pam Denman
July 1, 2010
To the Swift family. My husband worked with Jessie at FCI for years and thought the world of her. I had the pleasure of knowing her through him. She was the sweetest person one could ask for. It was such a shock to read of her passing so soon after Gene's. We live around the block for her and haven't seen her in several years. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers..
Pam and George Denman
Emmery Adkins
July 1, 2010
My heart goes out to the Swift Family. You are in my prayers during this time of bereavement; I will awlays be here for you. Eugene be strong. Respectfully,
James and Lorene Edwards
July 1, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Derrow Wallace
July 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorry.
Derrow & Louretta
July 1, 2010
Hello, my name is Cynthia Bostick Bennett,I grew up in ocala(now live in Orlando) and remember Ms Swift,I thought she was the most beautiful lady I had ever seen. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and God bless all of you.
Claudette Preston
July 1, 2010
Weeping endureth for a night but joy comes in the morning. Never cease to embrace the memory of love and the beautiful smile that she shared with others. May God continue to bless and comfort each of you in the loss of your mother, sister and our family friend.
Eugene and Alice Brown
July 1, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
July 1, 2010
To the swift Family i had the privilege of meeting Mrs. Jessie over 20years ago while working at Department of Corrections in Lowell Fla. she was a beautiful woman who i admired so much she will be missed. Officer C.y.Oats
Cynthia Jordan
July 1, 2010
I had the pleasure to meet Jessie many years ago,and was touched by her beautiful spirit. My heart goes out to the family as you mourn the loss of your dear loved one.
wanda fulton
July 1, 2010
To the Swift Family,(Gene & Mecca):
May God grant you strength and wisdom to understand God's will must be done. May you always hold dear all the wonderful memories that you shared with your mother; for those memories will help you through the dark and lonely days ahead as you move on with your individual lives. May God bless and keep you all in his care.
Wanda Sears-Fulton and the BPC of West Port High
rufus franklin jr.
July 1, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
nathaniel robinson
July 1, 2010
May the lord be with you and keep you during this hard time.Always remember that God will put no more on you than you will be able to bear.My prayer is that God Substain and keep your family safe in his arms
angelia menchan
July 1, 2010
Debra,
so sorry to hear about your mother, she was a lovely woman...may peace be with all of you...angelia vernon-menchan
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