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Betty Swartwood Obituary

Betty M. Swartwood SUMMERVILLE - Betty M. Swartwood, 77, of Summerville, widow of Robert S. Swartwood passed away at Hospice Center of Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Friday, September 14, 2012. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at the funeral home on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 from 6 to 8 o'clock. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 11 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Dorchester Memory Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville. Flowers will be accepted. Mrs. Swartwood was born April 13, 1935, in Islandton, SC, daughter of the late Cebran B. Murdaugh and Geneva Jones Murdaugh. Mrs. Swartwood was co-owner of The Alteration Shop with her partner Josephine Brown. She enjoyed ballroom dancing, working at the alteration shop and going to church. She was a member of Living by Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include four children; Samuel Swartwood and his wife Julie of Newport News, VA, Robin Swartwood of Summerville, Shawn Swartwood of Mt. Pleasant and Wanda Swartwood of Boiling Springs, SC, three granddaughters; Samantha Swartwood of Lafayette, GA and Cassie and Shealynn Swartwood of Newport News, VA, one brother; Harold Murdaugh and his wife Betty of Summerville, one sister; Ruby Peeples and her husband Kirby of Fernandina Beach, FL and a sister in law; Geraldine Murdaugh of Jacksonville, FL. She was predeceased by a brother; Cebran B. Murdaugh, Jr. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 15 to Sep. 16, 2012.

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September 21, 2012

Dear Ms. Wanda & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing, just know you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.

Myra & Paul

September 19, 2012

What a joy it was to see Mrs. Swartwood at our dental office. We always looked forward to great conversation and updates on her dancing skills from Fred Astaire Studio. She was a lovely lady who was very proud of her children. We have enjoyed knowing her and will miss her presence here.

Shawn, Wanda and Robin: Lean on your family and friends during this difficult time. They want to help.

May the joy of your memories bring peace to your hearts. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Jodie March
Dr Hayes and Dr Merrell's Dental Office

September 18, 2012

Robin, we at work give you and your family our deepest sympathy.

Freddy Davidson

September 18, 2012

Wanda,my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.May God bless each of you.

Charles Kress

September 17, 2012

Wanda, sorry for your loss, I pray God will help ease the pain.

September 17, 2012

With deepest Sympathy, We will certainly miss her smiling face when she would come with Wanda to her dental appointments. Sincerely, Brenda Dyson, The Merrell Center for Dentistry

Erica Birt Baker

September 16, 2012

Love you, Mrs. Betty. We're going to miss you.

Ray Mixson

September 16, 2012

Shawn: We're sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We know how very special she was to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ray & Betty (Lovinda) Mixson

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