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Obituary of Frances R. Swain

FRANCES R. SWAIN

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - August 28, 1999 

Frances R. Swain, 76, of the 21200 block of Garrison Drive, died Aug. 25, 1999. 

A homemaker, Mrs. Swain was a native of Isle of Wight County. She was a member of Colosse Baptist Church, the adult Sunday school class and Kann Circle. She was a former Sunday school teacher, church treasurer and director of the Women's Missionary Union. She was the daughter of the late Elam Thomas Rhodes and Marie Holmes Rhodes. She was predeceased by her husband, George B. Swain, and daughter, Linda Swain. 

Survivors include daughters, Marie Watson of Smithfield and Margaret Odom and her husband, Robert, of Franklin; son, G. Brad Swain Jr. and his wife, Cindy, of Casa Grande, Ariz.; a sister, Elizabeth H. Wilkins; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. today in Colosse Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Ira Hudgins. Friends may join the family at the residence of Elizabeth Wilkins, 30 Duke St., Windsor, VA 23487. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, Pembroke Four, Suite 232, 291 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Sidney F. Harrell Funeral Home is in charge. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B4


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Frances R. Swain, 76, of the 21200 block of Garrison Drive, died 25 Aug 1999. She was a homemaker and member of Colosse Baptist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, George B. Swain, and daughter, Linda Swain. She is survived by three children and many grandchildren.

A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. on 28 Aug 1999 in Colosse Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. Ira Hudgins. Friends joined the family at the residence of Elizabeth Wilkins, 30 Duke St., Windsor, VA. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.

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FRANCES R. SWAIN

Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - 28 Aug 1999

Frances R. Swain, 76, of the 21200 block of Garrison Drive, died 25 Aug 1999.

A homemaker, Mrs. Swain was a native of Isle of Wight County. She was a member of Colosse Baptist Church, the adult Sunday school class and Kann Circle. She was a former Sunday school teacher, church treasurer and director of the Women's Missionary Union. She was the daughter of the late Elam Thomas Rhodes and Marie Holmes Rhodes. She was predeceased by her husband, George B. Swain, and daughter, Linda Swain.

Survivors include daughters, Marie Watson of Smithfield and Margaret Odom and her husband, Robert, of Franklin; son, G. Brad Swain Jr. and his wife, Cindy, of Casa Grande, Ariz.; a sister, Elizabeth H. Wilkins; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. today in Colosse Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Ira Hudgins. Friends may join the family at the residence of Elizabeth Wilkins, 30 Duke St., Windsor, VA 23487. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, Pembroke Four, Suite 232, 291 Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Sidney F. Harrell Funeral Home is in charge.

Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B4

––– Vital Statistics –––

|----------------------------------|
| Field | Value                    |
|-------|--------------------------|
| Name  | Frances R. Swain         |
| Age   | 76                       |
| Birth | 25 Aug 1923 (estimated)  |
| Death | 25 Aug 1999; Windsor, VA |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                     | Relationship           | Residence                     |
|--------------------------|------------------------|-------------------------------|
| Frances R. Swain         | Decedent               | 21200 block of Garrison Drive |
| Marie Watson             | Daughter               | Smithfield, VA                |
| Margaret Odom            | Daughter               | Franklin, VA                  |
| G. Brad Swain Jr.        | Son                    | Casa Grande, AZ               |
| Elizabeth H. Wilkins     | Sister                 | Windsor, VA                   |
| George B. Swain          | Husband (predeceased)  | -                             |
| Linda Swain              | Daughter (predeceased) | -                             |
| Nine grandchildren       | Grandchildren          | -                             |
| Four great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren    | -                             |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
|----------|----------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, VA          |
| Name     | Virginian-Pilot, The |
| Date     | 28 Aug 1999          |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | LOCAL                |
| Page     | B4                   |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Frances R. Swain was a homemaker.
• Member of Colosse Baptist Church, adult Sunday school class, and Kann Circle.
• Former Sunday school teacher, church treasurer, and director of the Women's Missionary Union.
• Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.
• Birth name was Frances R. Rhodes.


[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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