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Mary Louise Gibson Swain

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Mary Swain Obituary

Mary Louise Gibson Swain CHARLESTON - Mary Louise Gibson Swain, 86, of Charleston, SC, widow of Cecil Earl Swain, Jr., passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015. Her Funeral Service will be held Thursday, January 15, 2015 in J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 4:00 p.m. The family will receive friends in Stuhr's Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial services will be private. Mary was born November 9, 1928 in Columbus, North Carolina, daughter of the late John C. Gibson and the late Mary Louise McGinn. She retired as a procurement purchasing clerk with Civil Service and was a member of Ashley River Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons, John Cecil Swain (Angela) of Charleston, SC, David Gibson Swain (Jeannie) of Moncks Corner, SC, Edwin Brent Swain (Christi) of Conway, SC; two brothers, Pete Gibson of Columbus, NC, Robert "Bob" Gibson of Concord, NC; three sisters, Ruby Jones of Columbus, NC, Jetty Hutcherson of Winston Salem, NC, Betty Robbins of Rutherfordton, NC; six grandchildren, Sarah M. Swain, Amy M. Swain, Lisa B. Johnson, Morgan L. Swain, Andrew B. Swain, Madison J. Pegram and one great-grandchild, Wrenn Johnson. She is preceded in death by a brother, Charles Gibson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Columbus Baptist Church, 45 Houston Rd., Columbus, NC 28722. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 12 to Jan. 14, 2015.

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January 16, 2015

Dear Swain Family:
We have dear memories of your Mom & Dad, Grace & Henry Black, and Tunney & Ellen Carraway and families with the BBQ get togethers and church activities many years ago now. We are the only ones left of that group! So sorry we only learned of your Mom's homegoing after her services were over.
Praying for God's perfect peace and comfort for all of you.
Love,
John & Shirley Fogle

Mike and Robin Snide

January 15, 2015

Brent, Christi and Swain family. We are so sorry for your loss. You have been in our hearts and prayers over the past few days. So sorry we were not able to be there. Love and prayers. Mike and Robin Snide

carol grayson buddin

January 14, 2015

Sorry for your loss, Johnny & Angela and family. Prayers for all of you during this time of sadness.

Ruth Wilson

January 14, 2015

Johnny,Angela.David,Brent,and families, I am very sorry about your mother.i know she is in heaven with our Lord, I thought the world of her she was a fine lady and friend love Ruth WilsonRuth

Chris Russell

January 14, 2015

David I am so sorry to hear of your loss.I will be praying for you and your family.
Chris

Kay Brown

January 14, 2015

Johnny , David and Brent, The girls and I are so sorry for the loss of precious Aunt Mary. Such a lovely lady and I remember her raising you boys and laughing all the way. She was the perfect Aunt to my girls, Melissa, Mary Beth and Meredith. Marshall and I always thought the world of her. I still have many of those beautiful embroidered pillow cases. Much love to the three of you and your families. Although she is not with you physically anymore I am sure she is celebrating her life looking down at what a great job she did with the 3 of you. I know she will rejoice to see Cecil again. Our love, Kay Robbins Brown, Melissa Robbins Coombs, Mary Beth Robbins and Meredith Robbins Crabtree.

Bobby & Jane Gibson

January 14, 2015

Johnny, David & Brent
We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Mary's passing and though we cannot be there in person, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bring you all peace and comfort at this sad time.

OSie Gathers

January 13, 2015

David, sorry too hear about your lost will keep you in my prayer.

Brian Murray

January 13, 2015

John Just want you and your family to know we are thinking about and praying for you all. Find peace in knowing that your Mom is no longer suffering and is resting peacefully in a much better place. We will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

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