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Gail Ruth Swift

Mar 3, 1961 – Oct 17, 2023

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Her Homegoing Service will be held on Tuesday, October 24th, at 11:00 a.m. in the Faith of God Church, 1449 Geneva St. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery.

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Gail Ruth Swift, 62 of Racine, was called home by her loving Savior on Tuesday October 17,2023 surrounded by her family at Ascension-All Saints. She was born in Racine, WI on March 3, 1961, the daughter of the Late Homer and Catherine (nee: Mitchell) Swift Jr. Gail was a graduate of Washington Park High School the class of “1979”.  She had been employed as a Manager for Original Cookie at the Regency Mall for twenty years until she retired and prior to this she was a manager at Burger King. Gail had a love of baking including having baking contests with her “Big Brother Dan” (who always managed to be the winner). Gail enjoyed caring for her nieces and nephews throughout the years. She was known for her love and the time that she spent with family. Gail was a sought-after caretaker for the children in our family.  Gail also was an AVID fan of Michael Jackson and had a vast collection of his music and videos including “This is it”.

Gail leaves to mourn her passing, her mother, Catherine M. Swift; brothers, Daniel and Frankie Swift, sisters, Sylvia (Charles) Adams, and Catherine Swift, all of Racine; nieces and nephews, Terrance (Angie) Barnes, Daniel (Tedra) Swift, Kadeem (Carly) Liggins, all of Racine, Crystal Marshall, of Columbia, MO, Frankie Swift, Ebony Swift, Shawn (Malia) Ormond, and Tiara (Johnny) Harrell, all of Racine.

Gail is further survived by a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and uncles.

Gail was preceded in death by her father, Homer Swift Sr.; sister, Mildred Swift Barnes; grandparents, Richard and Lucille Easley; and her nephew, Jason Barnes.

 

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  1. Stacey Moore says

    October 20, 2023 at 7:14 pm

    Condolences to the family

  2. Therita Bogan Harris says

    October 20, 2023 at 11:04 pm

    My Condolences to the family so so sorry for your loss, I remember Gail From When we were kids when the family would visit Mr. And Mrs. Easley on Lockwood Avenue. 🙏🙏

  3. Frieda Marshall-Dumas says

    October 21, 2023 at 6:18 am

    Gail had an amazing personality. I will cherish our high school memories forever. I was glad to reconnect with her on Facebook. Please accept my sincere condolences.

  4. Carmen Ludwig says

    October 21, 2023 at 11:42 am

    I heard about Gail’s passing and may she rest in peace and her family find peace and comfort in God’s love . 🙏

  5. Betty Clark/ Nellie Williams says

    October 21, 2023 at 12:12 pm

    Condolences to family

  6. Lowanda Lee says

    October 21, 2023 at 1:30 pm

    My condolences go out to the family. May God continue to surround and comfort them at this difficult time.

  7. Deborah Sims says

    October 21, 2023 at 2:51 pm

    My Deepest Condolences to the Swift Family. I’m in total shock about Gail’s passing. I just learned another friend of ours Brenda Schuetta passed on the same day. The three of us went to Park but Gail and I go all the way back to Winslow Elementary. She was truly a beautiful person inside and out. We went to Starbuck together and Park. Our first jobs together was at Burger King. Wowww, I’m truly going to miss Gail. Until we see each other again, Fly High My Dear Friend. I Love You 💕💔💔💔

  8. Jody Spencer (Chalekian) says

    October 22, 2023 at 8:51 am

    My deepest condolences to Gail’s family. She and I went to Winslow Elementary School together. We reconnected about 5 years ago on social media. I appreciated being able to catch up with her and see through her posts what a kind and loving caregiver she was. May she rest in peace.

  9. Gwen Becker nee ONeil says

    October 22, 2023 at 1:28 pm

    I remember Gail you from high school and Regency mall. Gail was always so kind to every one . My condolences to her family.

  10. Lillie Haynes says

    October 22, 2023 at 8:12 pm

    My heart hurt💔 will miss my friend talking and texting just about every day .for over 30 some years. To the Swift family praying 🙏🏾

  11. Felecia Rush-Green says

    October 23, 2023 at 2:16 pm

    Sending my condolences to the family of Gail Swift
    I work with Gail at Burger King she was always a beautiful person RIP Gail

  12. SHERI Y PRICE says

    October 24, 2023 at 12:02 am

    MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY

  13. Joanne Olsen King says

    October 24, 2023 at 8:27 pm

    I played violin at Park with Gail. She was one sweet person. We will meet again, Gail! My condolences to her family.

  14. Janita Finley says

    October 25, 2023 at 1:29 pm

    My deepest sympathies t o the Swift Family. May God continue to bless and watch over you all.

  15. Mark scales says

    November 4, 2023 at 11:48 pm

    I love u Gail i miss the times we share i wish we had more good times .my deep. Sympathy to the family

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