Obit of Swinney, Geraldine C. - Grady County, Oklahoma

Submitted by:  Howard Grisso   22 Dec 2004
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Surnames: SWINNEY, Shivers, Hay

Originally posted at:http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kYB.2ACE/1757

From the Medford (OR) Mail Tribune 12-15-2004 at www.mailtribune.com

Geraldine Catherine Swinney was born in Alex, OK. on June 5, 1918. She 
died in her sleep Monday night, Dec. 6, 2004.

Geraldine is survived by her daughters, Carol Shivers and Lynn Hay; five 
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was adored by many 
children, as she was a foster grandparent for Jackson Elementary.

She also worked many years as a caregiver in foster homes. Geraldine gave 
of herself tirelessly, yet had very little material possessions. She 
didn't seem to want them as long as she had her loved ones. The proverbial 
"shirt off her back" best describes the way she gave.

Her best friend, Diane, remembers her as a spunky little woman with a 
heart of gold, always worrying about everyone else's needs.

Geraldine also worked as a group home mother for mentally retarded 
children in S. Carolina, many years ago. She obtained her degree at a late 
date in her life, and never quit learning, as her many certificates in the 
health field attest to. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and 
loved her, especially her family. A void is left behind that will never be 
filled in their hearts. Her daughter, Carol Shivers, wishes to say the 
following. "While it is beyond us to understand death, we should all be 
grateful for the precious gift of her life and rejoice forever that she 
was." There will be a memorial service to be announced at a later date.
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