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.

Service Details

Her Homegoing Service will be held on Tuesday, October 24 ^th , 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.

Memorial Suggestions

For those wishing, memorials can be made to Faith of God Church, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, or The Health Care Network.

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