Funeral service for Mrs. Morrell Barnes Swing, age 84 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Thursday evening July 5, 2012 at 7 pm at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Smith officiating. Burial will be Friday morning July 6, 2012 at 10 am at Barnes Cemetery beside her husband of 60 years Robert Walter Swing. Mrs. Swing passed away Tuesday evening at Lincoln Care Center.
A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Buford and Stacie Jeans Barnes. She retired from the Fayetteville Police and Lincoln County Sheriffs Departments and was a librarian for the Apollo and Saturn Engineering Departments at Boeing and G.E. Mrs. Swing was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her daughters Angeline Quick and husband Harold of Fayetteville, Cathy Swing Brown of Cumming, GA, special son Wayne and wife Evelyn Jeans of Fayetteville, grandchildren Tab and wife Jamie Quick of Fayetteville, Tiffany and husband Shea Curry of Fayetteville, Kelly Brown and wife Terra of Covington, GA, Shawn Russo of Birmingham, AL, great-grandchildren Shelby, Seth, Cailey, Kenzie, Christi, Toby, Elizabeth, Victoria, Brittany and Amber, great-great grandchildren Skylee, Savannah and Braxton. She was preceded in death by step-mother Mae Stewman Barnes and son-in-law Jim Brown.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday evening July 5, 2012 from 4-7 pm at Higgins Funeral Home.
12 Comments To "Morrell Barnes Swing"
#1 Comment By Wanda Preston On July 4, 2012 @ 7:28 pm
Angela and Tiffany,
I know this is a sad time and I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you!
#2 Comment By Floyd and Imogene Cartwright On July 4, 2012 @ 8:49 pm
We are so sorry to learn of the loss of your dear family member. Our deepest sympathy to all family members and you will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this sad tme.
God Bless,
Floyd and Imogene
#3 Comment By Carolyn Brooks On July 5, 2012 @ 2:36 am
Dear Angeline, Kathy, Harold, Wayne and entire family,
I always loved Morrell and Robert and all of you. Have lots of good memories that go way back. Hard to believe so much has happened over the years. Stay strong and know you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you, Carolyn ( and Mother would want you to know
how much she loved Morrell, too.)
#4 Comment By Barbara and Windell Heath On July 5, 2012 @ 1:05 pm
Angeline and family – Just wanted you to know that we are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
#5 Comment By Virgil & Peggy Bevels On July 5, 2012 @ 5:08 pm
Sincere sympathy to you all, I always loved our conservations, Morrell was a “card”. She was a great person to be around. May your precious memories help carry you through this difficult time.
God Bless,
Virgil & Peggy Bevels
#6 Comment By Judy Stafford On July 5, 2012 @ 9:29 pm
To the family of Morrell,I am so sorry to hear about Morrell she was one of our customers at our beauty Salon for many years..One of our favorite people and great friend.You have my deepest sympathy and prayers.
Love,
Judy Stafford
#7 Comment By Gayle (Monks) Shelton On July 6, 2012 @ 1:48 am
Dear Angeline and family, I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Morell’s passing. May God bless you and your family during this time. I remember so often as a little girl going to see Aunt Mae and your Mom being down there. Such a sweet lady. God Bless. Gayle and Family
#8 Comment By Karen Gilliam On July 6, 2012 @ 2:04 am
Angeline and Harold, Kathy, and family,
I know this is a difficult time for all of you, but I hope you’ll rejoice in the knowledge that your Mom/Grandmother is now at peace with no more suffering. You’ve all done so much for her over the years, and you can rest assured, she knew how much you all loved her. Sorry I can’t be with you now, but I will be visiting with you soon. May God grant you all peace and understanding in the days to come. All my love.
#9 Comment By Larry Swindell On July 6, 2012 @ 2:11 am
Cathy and family,
Sorry for your loss. She was a great lady and I sure will miss going by and seeing her when I go to Fayetteville. May God give you comfort in the coming days. Keep in touch.
Love you, Larry Swindell
#10 Comment By Billy Joe and Cricket Rutledge On July 7, 2012 @ 4:52 pm
So sorry for your loss. May you feel the loving presence of God and those who hold you in their thoughts and prayers during this stressful period. God Bless
#11 Comment By Katie Wiseman Womack On July 12, 2012 @ 1:48 pm
To the family:
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I just read about it in the Exchange yesterday.
I used to go to church with Mr. & Mrs. Swing. They were such a sweet couple. I know you are gonna miss her so much (as I am sure you still miss Robert), but it gets easier as time goes on, even though there will always be a part of your heart missing because of the love you have for them.
May God put His loving arms around you during this difficult time.
God Bless you!!!
Sincerely, Katie
#12 Comment By John & Wanda King On July 13, 2012 @ 12:52 am
Angeline and Family,
Our sincere sympathy in the death of your mother. Prayers that family and friends will be blessed and comforted with blessings and comfort from the Lord