orgia Ruth Swift, 69, was called Home by her Loving Savior, on Sunday, November 7, 2010. She was born in New Albany, MS on June 6, 1941, the daughter of the late George Herman and Elnora (nee: Golden) Hiler.
On February 20, 1965, here in Racine, she was united in marriage to John E. Swift. Mrs. Swift had been employed by Racine Steel Castings, Western Publishing and Golden Lantern. A spiritual woman with a profound Christian faith, she had faithfully attended the Church of God Revival Center under the leadership of Pastor Dorothy Jackson. She loved to sing and was a member of the Nightingales and the Starlight Gospel Singers. Mrs. Swift enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and being with her family.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her children, Nona Hiler, Marlene (L.B. Jones) Hiler, Jerome Swift and Tracy Johnson-Swift, all of Racine; 14 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren; brother, Donald (Rhonda) Hiler, of Maple Lake, MN; 3 sisters, Mary Hiler, Ann Peel, and Lorraine Hiler, all of Racine; adopted sister, Lois (Claude) Thomas, of Nashville, TN, special friends, Tina (Arthur) Riley and Georgia Brown. Her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive her. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Timmie Hiler, great- grandson, Jamieson Hiler; and brother, George Herman, Jr.
Her Homegoing Service will be held on Friday, November 12th at 11:00 a.m. in Searching Together Baptist Church, 825- 21st. Visitation will be in the church on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Private burial will be in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Margo Stammers says
My thoughts are with you and your family during your time of sorrow.
shai says
wow!
it still seems unreal to me that you are gone. I have learned so many things from you who helped me be who I am today. I am very grateful that I got the chance to be the grand-daughter of an angel. I will always love you and you will most definitely be missed but atleast now you are comfortable and at peace. Love your grand-daughter -Shai.
shai says
wow!
it still seems unreal to me that you are gone. I have learned so many things from you who helped me be who I am today. I am very grateful that I got the chance to be the grand-daughter of an angel. I will always love you and you will most definitely be missed but atleast now you are comfortable and at peace. Love your grand-daughter -Shai.
shai says
wow!
it still seems unreal to me that you are gone. I have learned so many things from you who helped me be who I am today. I am very grateful that I got the chance to be the grand-daughter of an angel. I will always love you and you will most definitely be missed but atleast now you are comfortable and at peace. Love your grand-daughter -Shai.
Glenda Swift - Duncan says
We will truly miss you Aunt Georgia Ruth but we thank God that you’re in a better place that’s free of pain and suffering. It was an honor having you as our loving Aunt. You will forever be in our hearts.
Love always,
Glenda, Roy, Ronnie, Donnie, Porsha, Connie and Mary Swift.
Connie Swift-Turner & Family says
Time is so short, I will miss you Aunt Georgia Ruth, you really exemplified a Godly women, and now you can rest in peace in the presence of Almighty God.. I love you..