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Anna Michelle Lane Swanson obituary, Winston Salem, NC

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Anna Swanson Obituary

SWANSON WINSTON-SALEM - Anna Michelle Lane Swanson Feb. 24, 1968 - May 25, 2011 Michelle Swanson, age 43, of Winston-Salem passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center, Palliative Care Unit. She battled with cancers for 14 months but remained an inspiration to all around her with her unfailing strength and love. She was born in Greensboro, North Carolina on February 24, 1968. She was married to Jason Paul Swanson in the fall of 1993 and the mother of two daughters. She was an active member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Michelle graduated from Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School in 1986. She graduated in 1990 from East Carolina University, majoring in Early Childhood Development and also graduated from Culinary Institute of America, Fox Valley, Wisconsin in 1997. Michelle was the original creator and co-owner of Simplyummy in Reynolda Village. She was active in local Earth Day endeavors and strived to institute greener living in her home and community. She is survived by her husband, JP Swanson and two daughters, Katlyn Louise and Olivia Marguerite. Her extended family included her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Patrick Lane III and Mr. and Mrs. Deems Timothy Herring; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Swanson and Dr. and Mrs. Philip Golden; her brothers, John-Paul, Deems, David Herring; sisters, Jenny and Kimberly Herring; her brothers-in-law Justin Swanson (Tricia) and Joshua Golden. Her memorial service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4055 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. followed by a reception. Her ashes will be scattered on a hillside in Luck, Wisconsin. Michelle's request, in lieu of flowers, is that donations be made to the Unitarian Fellowship for the benefit of the Youth Program. Frank Vogler & Sons, Reynolda Road Chapel is respectfully assisting the Swanson Family. Online condolences may be made at www. frankvoglerandsons.com. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the doctors and staff of the Forsyth Cancer Center for their compassionate care through this time. WS 61919

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on May 27, 2011.

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Lore Lane

June 5, 2011

Rest in Peace.

All my Love,
Lore

jana kimball

June 4, 2011

katlyn and olivia

this candle is for your mother may her light forever shine

Pamela Lane Foster

June 3, 2011

June 3, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Although I'm a distant relative, I just wanted you to know I'm praying for you and the family in your time of grief. I'm so sorry for your loss. Pamela Lane Foster

Richard and Debra Brown

June 2, 2011

Dear Lynn and Pat,

Debbie and I were so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. She sounds like she was a wonderful person and I am sure she will be missed. You and the entire family are in our prayers.

June 2, 2011

JP-JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY WIFE AND I NEVER HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW MICHELLE VERY WELL CONSIDERING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US BUT I GATHERED FROM READING THE OBITUARY AND COMMENTS FROM OTHER MOURNERS THAT SHE WAS TRULY A WONDERFUL & GIFTED PERSON AND LOVED BY ALL. I WAS TRULY SADDENED TO HEAR THE NEWS. ALL MY PRAYERS COUSIN ALAN & EILEEN TOMLINSON

Tamika Whittington

June 1, 2011

Michelle was an awesome, hardworking, sincere, beautiful person...she will be so missed.

jana kimball

June 1, 2011

jp i want you and your family to know that my heart and prayers are with you

LaTonya & Chanel Richardson

May 31, 2011

JP, Katlyn & Olivia,
We're so sorry for your loss. Our fondest memory of Michelle is from several years ago when she brought Olivia to Chanel's 6th birthday party. While there, she discovered that Chanel couldn't hula hoop. I'd tried to teach her but my waist simply wouldn't cooperate with the toy as it did in days of 'ole :) Michelle taught her, right then & there! Every once in a while thereafter, Michelle would tease Chanel "I'm the one who taught you how to hula hoop!" and we'd all share a laugh. Cheers to the great memories!

David Martin

May 31, 2011

JP,I was so saddened to hear of Michelle's illness and passing.Please know you and your daughters have been in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.She was a lovely lady and will be missed by many.

Margaret Taylor

May 31, 2011

I was privileged to attend the wonderful service today for Michelle. For many years, I knew Michelle as the co-owner of the best coffee shop in town, and one of my favorite hangouts. But as much as her food impressed me, I was even more impressed when I came to know her as the mom to Katlyn and Olivia, who are friends of my daughters. Michelle's beautiful and caring spirit is embodied in the beautiful and caring spirit of her two amazing daughters. I'm so sorry for your loss.

May 31, 2011

Sending loving thoughts and prayers. May your memories comfort you. Lisa and Evan Wagoner

Bob and Mindy Ogburn

May 31, 2011

JP, Katlyn, and Olivia - Mindy and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Michelle was a great person and will be deeply missed.

Mary Johnson

May 30, 2011

JP, Katlyn and Olivia,
What a privilege is was to know Michelle and love her. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve. My favorite memory was at the last carpool at Summit last year and Michelle asking me to kiss her bald head with my "bright red lipstick." My life was enriched by knowing Michelle.

Elisa Wallace

May 28, 2011

I am so sad to hear of the death of such a vibrant woman who I often considered to be an older sister to me. I will always remember Michelle with love and admiration. In her two beautiful girls her spirit will always live. My deepest condolences.

Renza Wallace

May 28, 2011

J.P., Katlyn and Olivia my deepest condolences. I will remember Michelle for her courage and will to live, her compassion when she held a Christmas party to benefit the battered women's shelter and her fearless strength when she defended a classmate that was being bullied. Most of all I will remenber her as Elena's best friend.

Caroline Sanders

May 27, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Michelle. What a bright spirit. I can remember talking with her mornings at Simply Yummy and she spoke so fondly of her daughters and JP. JP, may God bring you and your girls comfort at this difficult time.

Gilda Watson

May 27, 2011

With sympathy and love for you and your precious family. My prayers are with you during this sorrowful time.

Rod and Nancy Stem

May 27, 2011

To Pat and Lynn Lane, and the Swanson family...
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time. Please accept our condolences.

Kathy Stanley

May 27, 2011

Michelle, you will be missed. Your smile, your laugh, your passion for what you believed in. All still here in the faces and hearts of your daughters.
May God comfort and keep your family close. Let another bright light illuminate the heavens.

Andrea Dominion

May 27, 2011

Swanson Family,
I was devistated to hear of the passing of your beloved Michelle. She was an inspiration and a encouragement to me, as well as many others. I enjoyed the year that i worked under her at simmplyummy cafe. Thank you michelle and family. My sincere condolences.

michael Geoghegan

May 27, 2011

Beth and I offer our deepest sympathies to the entire Land and Swanson families.
Anna Michelle Lane Swanson is in our prayers and so are you.
Michael & Beth Geoghegan, Chocowinity, NC

Sarah Albritton

May 27, 2011

Your body is at rest but your light lives on through your wonderful family and precious daughters. We love you! All the Albritton-Larowe family

Pat Glowka

May 27, 2011

JP,
We are all so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
(Your friends at CBRE)

Lu Ann Richardson

May 27, 2011

JP and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Keith Taylor

May 27, 2011

JP, as you probably know I have talked with Pat and Lynn, but I wanted to let you know directly that I am so sorry for your loss.

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