Mary Swift
December 27, 1917 — May 24, 2018
Mary Frances Swift
Born in Gallatin, TN on December 27, 1917
Departed on May 24, 2018 and resided in Gallatin, TN
Visitation: Alexander Funeral Home and Cremation Center Sunday May 27, 2018 1:00pm to 3:00pmFuneral: Alexander Funeral Home and Cremation Center Sunday May 27, 2018 3:00pm to 3:45pmEntombment: Sumner Memorial Gardens Sunday May 27, 2018 4:00pm
Mary Frances Brown Swift passed away May 24, 2018 at the age of 100. Frances was born on December 27, 1917 and grew up in Gallatin, Tennessee. She attended Austin Peay Junior College and was a member of the collegiate basketball team. While at Austin Peay, she met and later married Robert George Swift, owner of Swaney-Swift Drug Company in Gallatin. Frances completed her college degree at Middle Tennessee State University. She was a mother and grandmother extraordinaire. Her life exhibited a beautiful faith, a generous spirit, and a gracious and loving heart. She always had a friendly smile and was a true example of a Southern lady. She volunteered in many capacities within her community while assuming the Swaney-Swift Drug Company bookkeeping responsibilities. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Robert George, her son, Robert George Swift, Jr. (Rob), her brother, Billy Dick Brown, and her parents, Tull and Ora Brown. She will always be cherished by her daughter, Nancy Swift Roberts (Randy) of Gallatin and her grandchildren, Court Swift of Austin, TX, Erin Swift of San Diego, CA, Benham (Melissa) Roberts of Indianapolis, IN, Josh (Jennie) Roberts of Nashville, TN, Andrew (Katie) Roberts of Chicago, IL and Ting Roberts Rodrigue (Craig) of Denver, CO. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Hank Swift, Cooper Roberts, Ruben Roberts, Sullivan Rodrigue, and Porter Rodrigue. The funeral Service will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 27th in the chapel of Alexander Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Entombment will follow at Sumner Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday, May 27th, from 1 p.m. until time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church Missions Fund, 149 West Main Street, Gallatin, TN 37066, Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation, 110 East 42nd Street, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10017, or a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be submitted at alexandergallatin.com. Alexander Funeral Home & Cremation Center located at 584 Nashville Pike Gallatin, TN (615-502-0011) is in charge of arrangements. Obit line 615-502-0555.
I have many fond memories of you and Mr Swift when I worked at the drugstore while in high school. You both taught me a lot that served me well over my life.
Bill Mccrary,
Colorado Springs, CO
Our love to and prayers for all!
Robert Ormsby May 28, 2018 at 6:24 pmFrances was one of the sweetest and kindest ladies I have ever known. She and Bob taught me how to run a business, but more importantly to be caring and helpful to all. I am so grateful to have known them.
Lisa Gregory Jacobs July 11, 2018 at 11:51 amSending condolences to the Swift family. I have many fond memories of Mr. & Mrs. Swift from my time working at the drugstore. She was always such a sweet person.
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