Service Details
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 14,2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Second Baptist Church, 3925-32nd Ave., Kenosha. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Cemetery. A visitation will take place on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
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Bertha Mae Swanigan, 91, completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, November 8th, 2023 at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Quitman, MS to the late Will and Laura Riley. She relocated to Racine, WI at an early age where she later became a business and property owner. Bertha was a proud and faithful member of Second Baptist Church where she sang with “The Voices” for over 60 years! She was also a member of the SBC Mother’s Board, The Eastern Stars, Elks Club and Ethnic Elders. Bertha had a deep passion for people, cooking, fishing, bowling, and donating to multiple charities! She is survived by her sons, She’Rue (Xarialia) Riley and Michael Swanigan of San Diego, CA. Daughter, Melissa (Warren) Mitchell of Kenosha, WI. Grandchildren, Joshua (Amy) Riley, Melissa Riley, Marisa Swanigan, DeQontae Swanigan, Deontae Swanigan and Treveon (Morgan) Swanigan. Her brothers, Pastor Willie (Alice) Riley and Arthur (Tina) Riley both of Racine, WI. She also leaves behind her special miracle Great-Grandchild, Maddisyn Swanigan, Best Friend for over 60 years, Jane Foster, and special loved one, Lula Spears; a host of nieces, nephews, and special friends. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Matthew Swanigan, her brothers, Leon and J.C Riley and her sisters, Mamie Oliver and Magnolia Booker.
Gwendolyn Reams says
My prayers an my condolences to family we love you an with all my heart ❤️ she will be missed love you cuz
Lynn Howze-Giese says
My deepest condolences to the family of Aunt Bert. I’ll always remember your smile and your jovial laughter. Although I hardly visited, but when I did you made me feel like I just seen you yesterday.
Blessings and peace to my family with love.
Pam Drummond says
To the family of Bertha, my deepest sympathy to you. I enjoyed so much the times I spent with Bert. She was a very thoughtful and caring person.
She will be missed
Glory Barnes & Family Waukegan , IL says
Dearest Mrs Bertha,
Only meeting you twice this year we became Family instantly. We had a common interest in heart ♥ & in our minds which was our Families joining US together through GOD, our heavenly Father. You rest my friend our Angel and not worry for us, we know through your prayers for US ALL we will meet again. God loves you & so do we !!!
Tina Brantley-Wallace says
Mrs. Swanagin will be missed. Lovely lady always kind, soft-spoken. Rest now with the Lord.
Cathanetia Riley says
R.I.P. aunt Bertha Mae you will be missed Tremendously 😢
Carol Scoville says
I never met you but heard a lot about you. You were a very special person and very much loved. Rest in Peace,
Carol Scoville says
I never met you but heard a lot of you . You were a very special person and very much loved. Rest in Peace
Jessica House says
My sincerest condolences to the family, may God bless you and comfort you.