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STEFFON SWILLEY Obituary
Steffond was born on June 1, 1998, in Petersburg, VA. He was a junior at Petersburg High School. He was a former member of the Petersburg High School Marching Band. He was also a member of the Family Community Career Leaders of America (FCCLA) and the Crimson Café Culinary Team. Steffond Jr. enjoyed spending time with his dad every weekend, shopping, eating out, riding motorcycle, and working with the lawn care business. His favorite team was the Philadelphia Eagles. Steffond Jr. enjoyed music, XBOX video games, watching and playing sports.
He was preceded in death by his PAPA, Theodore W. Lawrence, and his grandparents, William E. Swilley and Essie M. Swilley.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his mother, Theodora Lawrence; father, Steffond Swilley Sr. (Deadra); sisters, Courtney S. Swilley of Petersburg, VA, Steffonie Swilley of Indiana, and Deja Spivey of Dinwiddie, VA; a brother, Isaiah Swilley of Richmond, VA; grandmother, Barbara A. Pope of Sutherland, VA; aunts and uncles, Jewel and Russell Lawrence of Petersburg, VA, Crystal Lawrence of Newark, DE, David and Mattie Swilley, Jacqueline Prescott, Lovette Swilley, Yvonne Hubbard, James "Tamp" Swilley, and Tyrone Swilley, all of Michigan; godparents, Curtis and Iris Matthews; and a host of cousins and friends, devoted friends, Jamil Dudley and Ahmad Miller.
Services for Mr. Steffond Swilley, Jr. will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Avenue, Va. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
The family will assemble at 11 a.m. the day of the service and receive friends at 1342 Steel Street, Petersburg, Va.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Swilley at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for STEFFON SWILLEY
Charlotte Anderson
April 2, 2020
NOT FORGOTTEN. REMEMBERING THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE.!!
Arthur Williamson
April 2, 2019
To the Swilley Family, always remember God is still in charge. Stay strong and keep the faith.
Charlotte Anderson
April 2, 2019
Miss that radiant smile!!!
Lillie Williams
April 23, 2015
I am sorry to hear about your son and more sorrowful that I never had the pleasure of meeting this awesome young man, and cousin. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. love you cousin, Lillie Williams, Saginaw
Pastor & Mrs. D. Massenburg
April 17, 2015
Rev. Swilley & Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss & offer our condolences. We were unable to be with you during the service but our thoughts & prayers have been. May God give you the strength you need during this most difficult time. May your loving memories bring you comfort in days to come. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.
Rhonda Sutton
April 13, 2015
May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. I know how difficult this is for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Steffon, Jr.
Cheryl
April 13, 2015
There are no words to tell the family how sorry I am for your loss. I saw it on the news! May Steffon RIP!
Kobi Maxwell
April 13, 2015
We are reaching out to you Steffond and the Michigan Swilley family in support of your lose. We can only imagine your pain, however we believe and stand on God knowing every tear that has fallen and will replace them with JOY!! Delight in him cousin... The Maxwell's
CAROLYN STATEN
April 13, 2015
TO MY LONG TERM FRIEND SISSY, MY HEART BREAKS FOR YOU. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY. KEEP THE FAITH BABYGIRL,GOD LOVES YOU AND SO DO I
April 13, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Michell Spivey
April 12, 2015
My sincere condolences to you , I cannot express in words how we all feel about this, but we know that the Spirit makes intercession for us with groanings that cannot be uttered. God knows our feelings, our pain and sorrow that we feel.He feels our infirmities. Steffond Jr. is absent in the body but present with the Savior, resting in eternal peace until that great getting up morning. Praying for peace ,strength and comfort in Jesus name.
Lueray Dowdy
April 11, 2015
To the swilly family I'm so sorry for your Los he was a friend of my grandson he was in ny when he got the news,praying for the family
April 11, 2015
To the Swilley Family,
My condolences to the family.
May God's mercy, grace, peace and Love be with you all during your time of great loss.
Janice Ested
Shirley S. Brown
April 11, 2015
To The Swilley Family:
The Mars Hill Baptist Church Family of Capron, Virginia extends out heartfelt sympathy, prayers and blessings to your family at this time of the lost of your dear son. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Mars Hill Baptist Church - Capron, Virginia
April 11, 2015
To the Swilley Family: When the pain has eased, you'll remember the warm and loving moments that were so very special. I am deeply sorry to hear about Steffon. He was a wonderful student and I will always remember his smile.
Norma (Wingfield) Nelson
Retired Principal RE Lee Elem.
Nora Barraza
April 11, 2015
Mr. Swilley,
I am truly sorry for lost. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Alicia H. Turner & Family
April 11, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Pamela McBride
April 11, 2015
Sissy and family,
Words can not express how sorry we are for your loss. May you find comfort knowing that we are praying for you.
Pam McBride & Kim Goode,
April 11, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cox Family
April 11, 2015
May God give you strength, comfort, and healing during this trial. Peace and blessings.
Lula Divers
April 11, 2015
Jewel Lawrence & Family,
I could not and I cannot tell you how extra heavy my heart became to know the obituary I was reading was that of your sister' son. I thought about Mrs. Carrie Lambert, and I said a prayer for you all. I pray that the whole family will find solace in the beautiful memories you all shared with your nephew. Stay strong and I pray that God will sustain you all.
Love,
Lula Divers & Son Jason
Doran Preston
April 11, 2015
To Off Deadra,
I learned of the incident only a couple of days ago via Facebook when you stated your son was in the hospital fighting for his life. And then yesterday I received an email from the dept stating when the vigil was going to be... Oh my goodness I was heartbroken for you... I am so sorry and I know there isn't anything I can say to take away the pain... Just take in the comfort of your family and friends and hold onto God's unchanging hand... You will get thru this, my prayers are with you and your family.
Antoinette Shaw
April 10, 2015
Forever in my heart ... Love you
Willie & Andrea Cuffee
April 10, 2015
So very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. May God bring peace and comfort to you and your family.
Danielle Wiggins-Bailey
April 10, 2015
Though I know words cannot comfort you at this time, I send my deepest condolences and prayers for the family. May God comfort your heart.
Nikita White
April 10, 2015
So sorry for your family lost. I didn't know the family personally. I pray God gives you all Guidance & Strength. My Heart is with you all.
R.I.Paradise Steffon
Elza McCaa
April 10, 2015
Steffond, we are so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of our loved one. We pray that God will give you all the strength to endure the hardship ahead. You and the rest of the family will always be in our hearts and prayers. Give our love to all the family.
The Family of Gust and Ella Gandy McCaa
Aliceville, AL
Arthur Williamson
April 10, 2015
May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding be with you all.
Juanita and James Harley
April 10, 2015
To the Family please accept our sincere condolences. May you find comfort in knowing that so many are praying for you and thinking of you today and always.
Shelsie Mason
April 10, 2015
Sissy and family. Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. May God give you the strength through these difficult times and know your son is at peace. I will be praying for you all.
Wade Watkins
April 10, 2015
To Min. Swilley and Family, on behalf of Concerned Black Men of Petersburg, Mentors and Mentees, we express our sorry for your loss. My God comfort you and your family, and assure you of His care. Ps. 46:1 let us know that God is still control.
Jade Gray
April 10, 2015
I met you all when Courtney was in third grade. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I knew some words to console you. Please now that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cynthia Gordon
April 10, 2015
Steffond will truly be missed by all. His presence added so much light and laughter to the world. May the Peace of God be with you at this time.
Evangeline Wright
April 10, 2015
My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Have the Peace of God knowing that he is with the Father and with his Papa.
Jack OConnor
April 10, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I have a son the same age and I can not imagine your pain, may God Bless you all.
Eric Smith, Jr. & Family
April 10, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Allow God's word to minister to your hearts and sustain you. John 14:1-3
April 10, 2015
To the Family of Steffond,
My heart goes out to you. Words cannot express my sorrow. I can remember organizing his notebook,your never ending support, and complimenting him on the young man that he was becoming. My prayers are with you.
May God bless you,
Marsha Johnson
Steffond's Science Teacher (6th & 9th grade), PCPS
Nancy Allen
April 10, 2015
My prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. I pray that Steffon is at peace and in the arms of God.
Sheldon Gardner
April 10, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family during these trying times...
Arriel Jones
April 10, 2015
Rest Easy Swilley, You Will Be Miss, Never Thought I Will Be Putting Rip In Front Of Your Name
Coretta Monts
April 10, 2015
To the family....No words can bring you comfort, but I pray that God will bring you peace and comfort that ONLY He can bring to you all.
April 10, 2015
Barbara and family so sorry for your loss, praying for your family.
Janice Lewis
Ola Rice
April 10, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cliff Stewart
April 10, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ron Kenney
April 10, 2015
I am so, so sorry for your loss Theodora.
Nicole Scotland
April 10, 2015
Earth has no sorrows that heaven can't heal. My condolences to the family. There's no words I can say that can and will ease your heartache and pain. But the words of God tells us in Psalm 121 to lift up our eyes unto the hills which comes our help all our help comes from the Lord. Sissy may you and your family find peace and rest on the promises of God..
Jaime Forehand
April 9, 2015
Swilley is what we all would call you. RIP Swilley, I will keep you lifted up in my heart.
The Rushin Family
April 9, 2015
There are no words to speak, write, or to express sincere condolences. God is where you find refuge, in His arms is where He will comfort you.(Psalm 30:5c) May God's loving hands hold onto your family throughout your days to come. We are Praying for your family.
Travis Crawley and Family
April 9, 2015
To the Swilley Family my thoughts and prayers are with you'll and may you'll continue to stay blessed in this time of sorrow.
Ann Moore
April 9, 2015
Words cannot express the condolences we feel for the family in your hour of loss and grief. May God keep you close to his bosom to comfort you and then usher you swiftly and sweetly in to the eternal era of celebrating the life of your love one,.
May God bless and keep you in his care
Love
The Moore Family
Clothilda Hill
April 9, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss, it is never a time to prepare when your love one goes home to be with our Heavenly Father. Words cannot express how my heart hurt for the loss of your son. May God wrap his loving arm around your family and give you peace during the storm and comfort to hold on during the storm. Deepest sympathy Clothilda Leech-Hill Class of 1982
John Brooks
April 9, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Swilley family at this time of a great loss of a young man. May the Peace of the Lord be with you at this time. Know that the God has taken Steffon and wrapped his loving arms around him and accepted him into his fold.
Leon & Celestine Briggs
April 9, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Charlotte Anderson
April 9, 2015
I am praying for your strength during this trying time in your life. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Bro.Henry and Minister Jacqueline Thorne
April 9, 2015
There is never time for this
No right time,there is never a way that you can prepare our heart
When tomorrow start without me and Im not here to see,
And the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,
The Chambers Family
April 9, 2015
Our deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
April 9, 2015
Dear Sissy and Family,
Theodora, there are no words that can express my sadness for your lost. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that your heart is aching but I also know that Jesus will comfort and keep you during this time. Lean on Him for strength. May God keep you and your family.
Gail (McDaniel) Branch
(Class of '82)
Harris Family
April 9, 2015
We did not know your son but we heard about this tragedy on the news. Our hearts goes out to you at this time and we will be praying for your family. May the love of God give you peace.
April 9, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Let the precious memories of your beloved bring healing to your hearts.
F. Joyner (Brenden-PHS Class of 2016)
shannon Parham
April 9, 2015
I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Carolyn Wynn
April 9, 2015
To the Swilley Family: My heart aches for your family during this tragic time. May Gods' love keep you strong and faith keeps you. VAMC Family.
Carolyn Jones
April 9, 2015
Dear Sissy and Family,
There are no words that can express my saddness for your lost. Only Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Lean on your Father for strenght and guidance through this painful time. We love you.
Carolyn, Karen and Kalyn
Beth Blalock
April 9, 2015
There are no words that anyone can say to fill the void a loss like this leaves in our hearts. My tears flow to think of your hurt. May God hold your spirit close.
Rena Lambert
April 9, 2015
R.I.P. Steffon, I remember you when I was a secretary at Robert E. Lee School. You were only four at the time. You would always give me a hug and your Uncle Russell would always ask how "my boy" doing. I have only fond memories of you. I have since heard great things about you and what a wonderful young man you had become. Now you are a cadet in God's kingdom... My condolences to your family. May GOD be with in this your time of need. With love,
Marcus Smith Sr.
April 9, 2015
Theodora, words can not express how I feel for your loss but find much comfort in the memories and love you shared with Steffon and let that give you strength. Also know that in times of sorrow God is your crutch so lean on him and allow his Grace and Mercy to prop you up. God Bless you and the family.
Ray & Chalonda Bolton
April 8, 2015
May God bless and comfort your family during this very difficult time. Keeping you all in our prayers...
Family of Resean & Rasir Bolton
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