ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: SWIFT, DOROTHY RUTH Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La. Died: Saturday, May 10, 2014 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= SWIFT, DOROTHY RUTH July 26, 1945 - May 10, 2014 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2014/st1405.htm and click to view list of photos. ========== Dorothy Ruth Swift , 68 of Mandeville, LA died on Saturday, May 10, 2014, while at the Airport in Atlanta, GA. Born, Thursday, July 26, 1945 in Durham, NC to Leon Smith and Naomi Smith. Raised in Norfolk, VA with her sister Marvis Francis. Beloved wife of Robert B. Swift for 47 years, and loving Mother of Richard & Jonathan. Grandmother to Jordyn, Ava and Dylan. Dorothy was a dedicated educator and taught in 7 different states throughout her carrier. She retired from Covington HS as their Physics teacher. Teaching was her passion. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service at 11:30 AM on Monday, May 19, 2014 at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 West 21st Avenue Covington, LA 70433. Visitation on Monday, May 19, 2014 from 10:00 AM to service time. Following the service, all are invited to attend a ÒCelebration of LifeÓ at the Beau Chene CC. In Lieu of flowers, donation may be made to: D.R. Swift Memorial Scholarship Fund (Trust) (All contributions will be matched by R&J Fabrications Inc.) Mail check to: c/o R & J Fab. Inc., P.O. Box 1106, Madisonville, LA 70447. ===================