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Doris Y. Swope
MECHANICSBURG - Doris Y. Swope, 88, of Mechanicsburg, passed away peacefully at her home at 1:30 a.m., Thursday, December 23, 2010.
She was born May 2, 1922 on her family farm near Edinburg, IL, the daughter of Glenn and Ada Younker.
She married Wiliam Lee Swope on January 10, 1942. Bill preceded her in death on October 30, 1998.
Doris was a homemaker and a member of the Primitive Baptist Church, but regularly attended the Mt. Auburn Methodist Church, a member of Chapter LR, P.E.O., Christian County Home Extension, Lady Landowners, American Sewing Guild, and the Christian County Farm Bureau. She mentored children from Memorial School with the Presbyterian Church group in Taylorville.
Doris had a passion for sewing and was an accomplished seamstress. She shared her talent for many years with youth as a sewing instructor for 4-H workshops.
She is survived by her daughter, Annlee Hill of Albuquerque, NM, son Jim (Kay), daughter Penny (Kevin) Bliler, all of Mechanicsburg. Grandchildren: Terry Hill, Bloomfield, NM; Marj (Wally) Beck, Mechanicsburg; Kimberlee Broeker, Elizabethtown, NC; Frank Hill, NC; Rob(Lucille) Swope, Edinburg; Brad Hill, Albuquerque, NM; Rodney Hill, Rio Rancho, NM; Nathan (Elizabeth) Bliler, Taylorville; Keith (Lindsey) Bliler, Mt. Auburn and Lindsey Bliler, Taylorville. She also has 14 great-grandchildren. Two granddaughters preceded her in death.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 26, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Wilson Park Funeral Home, Rochester. Funeral services will be Monday, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Reverend George Heineman officiating. Burial will be in Grove City Cemetery and memorials may be made to the Alterna Care Hospice. Please visit our obituaries at www.wilsonparkfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Doris Swope
Joe & Melanne Tarr
December 27, 2010
Penny and Family
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Charlie & Debbie Meyer
December 27, 2010
Jim & family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Beth Patrick
December 26, 2010
Our Prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Her Smile will be missed. She was a very kind person Bob and Beth Patrick
Mary Ann Koonce (Younker)
December 25, 2010
Dear Ann, Jim, Penny and families,
My heart is breaking for you. I loved your mom and the quiet grace she would bring to every event she attended. I have so many fond memories of holiday dinners spent at her home. Every time I think of her I see her warm smile, and bright eyes, and hear her chuckle.
My deepest sympathies to each and every one of you.
Love,
Mary Ann
Louise (Riley) Diefenback
December 24, 2010
I grew up next door to all of you and your mother will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you all.
Bill and Noelle Patton
December 24, 2010
To the Swope Family, Please accept our condolences. Mrs. Swope was a kind woman who we admired greatly.
Dale Conaway
December 24, 2010
My sympathies to the Swope Family. I was saddened to learn of your loss. God Bless all of you.
December 24, 2010
Jim, We are so sorry for your loss. Our paryers are with you and your family. Denny and Debi Lovins
Jessica Walcher
December 24, 2010
My mother (Flo Y.) was a sewing & travel buddy with Doris. I have wonderful memories of Doris from when I was growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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