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1948
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2021
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Laurie Swift Obituary
She was an educator for 40 years, spending the last 20 at her beloved J.D. Lever Elementary School where she taught 5th grade. She would run into former students around town, and more often than not they would tell her, "Mrs. Swift, you were my absolute favorite teacher!" One of her close friends summed up her life, "Her faith in and love of Jesus is nothing short of awesome."
One of her favorite Bible verses was: "For her to live is Christ and to die is gain", Philippians 1:21. Another favorite verse was "Be kind and compassionate to one another, just as in Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32. She sought to live out this verse everyday with her many friends (and she never met a stranger).
Laurie was the daughter of Claude and Mary Louise Hale. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Richard, their son Matthew Swift, his children Emerson and Charlotte; their daughter Sophie Swift Kelly, her husband Chad Kelly and their two children Chase and Ashlyn; and her brother David Hale and his wife Nori of Texas. She had many nieces, nephews, and cousins that she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by three sisters, Janet, Ellie, and Arlene; and one brother, Richard.
A special thank you to our Trinity Hospice team led by Katelyn and Jennifer (and many others) for their countless acts of love and kindness over the past three years. Also, to our Cedar Creek Church H.O.M.E. Group - You are family, and we are better together.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to Ebenezer Udyakumar, through Cedar Creek Church, for his translation projects in SW India (www.bitlit.org).
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a service at this time and requests your understanding and privacy.
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Alice Garlinger
January 5, 2022
Laurie,I think of you often and all the fun times we had together. Love,Alice
Teresa Miller
January 23, 2021
It is with sadness that I read of Ms. Swift´s passing. This dear woman was an amazing teacher. She even taught parents such as myself life lessons. Like, at times you have to let your child stand up for themselves. I will not ever forget her words in my ear, "Ms. Miller, I just told Garrett, good for you, now go sit down." At that moment the life lesson she taught my son and I, only WE three will ever understand. Ms. Swift, I look forward to laughing with you about this moment again one day when we see you in heaven. Thank you! Love and prayers for family.
Jay Ortutay
January 18, 2021
I lived in Aiken til halfway through my 7th grade year. I still remember mrs swift til this very day and she was also my 5th grade teacher and hands down my favorite one. I still keep in touch with friends that I grew up with and this is how I found out. I´m at a loss of words and my condolences to the family.
Mike Hicks
January 12, 2021
Matt and Sophie my sincere condolences to you and your family at this time.
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Alice Garlinger
January 12, 2021
Will miss you, my friend.
kristine hale
January 12, 2021
laurie will be missed she is very loved rip laurie i love you very much
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