Lucille I Swinford

Born: Thu., Jun. 1, 1916
Died: Tue., Dec. 16, 2014

Visitation

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Fri., Dec. 19, 2014
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Sat., Dec. 20, 2014
Location: Flat Rock Christian Church

Funeral Service

1:00 PM Sat., Dec. 20, 2014
Location: Flat Rock Christian Church

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Lucille I. Swinford, 98, of Flat Rock, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, at her residence.

She was born June 1, 1916, to Paul William Weinantz and Ruth (McKnight) Weinantz in Washington Township, Shelby County. She married Charles Swinford on June 1, 1936, and he preceded her in death Jan. 10, 2002.

Survivors include five children: Joan Alexander and husband, Scott, of Flat Rock; Max W. Swinford and wife, Marilyn, of Flat Rock; Betty J. Meek and husband, Steve, of Shelby County; Becky J. Gommel and husband, Steve, of Vallonia; and Bonny J. Temple and husband, Stephen, of Indianapolis; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Wayne Weinantz; and one great-grandchild, Seth Higdon.

Lucille lived in Washington Township her entire life. She graduated from Flat Rock High School in 1933.

Lucille was a school teacher in the Lewis Creek and Flat Rock school systems.

She was a member of Flat Rock Christian Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher for over 60 years.

Lucille enjoyed reading and photography. Her greatest enjoyment and blessings in life came from participating in church and family gatherings.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, and from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at Flat Rock Christian Church, 2854 W. Pope St., Flat Rock, IN 47234.

Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church, with the Revs. Kim Huffman, Stacy Pope Joy, Brian Ebersold and Steve Gommel officiating.

Burial will be at Flat Rock Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Lucille's honor may be given to Teen Expansion, Central Brazil Missions or Harvest Prayer Ministries in care of the church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Murphy-Parks Funeral Service & Crematory in Shelbyville.

Funeral Directors Greg A. Parks, Sheila J. Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to conduct the services for Mrs. Swinford.

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doug shutt
   Posted Wed December 17, 2014
I wish to convey my deepest sympathy to the family. Lucille showed me the right path at times I needed it. I'll forever cherish the memories of her. God Bless

Sandy Ekstrand Decker
   Posted Thu December 18, 2014
Lucille was a strong guiding light in my life. She and Charlie visited us at every place where Art ministered, from Kentucky to Ohio, to Virginia, and Lucille even came to Delaware with Becky and Erin. She will be greatly missed. I am so glad I was able to see her for a few minutes in August. May God comfort the entire family and they honor Lucille for her wonderful example to all of us.

Marti Ekstrand Baldwin
   Posted Thu December 18, 2014
As my sister has stated, Lucille and Charlie were such a positive influence on our family as my sisters and I were growing up. Even when we were at Johnson Bible College, they would come to visit us and encourage us. Generations of young people have grown closer to the Lord just by knowing them. God bless your family.

Bill Hines
   Posted Fri December 19, 2014
I was deeply saddened to hear about Lucille's passing. She was my Sunday School teacher, and CYF leader as I grew up in Flat Rock. She had a special gift of making people feel important, and I believe this served her well as she ministered to myself and numerous number others throughout the years. I will always be grateful to her for helping to shape my life. It is comforting to know that she is now in the presence of Almighty God. My deepest sympathy to all of the Swinford family.

Jean (Sturgeon) Trimnell
   Posted Mon December 22, 2014
I was saddened to hear of Lucille's passing. She was a good friend to our family.
She was especially good to Mother before she died. She visited her in the hospital and nursing home. She was a good Christian woman. It meant a lot to Mom, and our family.
Bonny and I were in the same class all through school. She came to the funeral home, when Mom and Dad passed away. I'm sorry I couldn't come up for Lucille's viewing or funeral. Health issues and distance made it impossible.

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