Barbara Ann Swafford


Barbara Ann Swafford,  age 71, of Rural Marion, died Saturday November 1, 2008 at 3:55 PM at Marion General Hospital.

She was born September 14, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to the late Otis and Hattie (Whitacre) Bloomfield.  

She is survived by one daughter; Paula Swafford of Marion.  Six Grandchildren Amos Burk, Barbara Manu, Eric Gay, William Burk Jr., Deborah Alexander, and Lisa Cobb, and eight Great Grandchildren. One sister; Mary Woodruff of Greenville, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos P. Swafford, one daughter Connie Swafford and grandson Kenneth Swafford.

Mrs. Swafford retired from J Lenco Co, was a former member of American Legion Post 162,the Moose Lodge, and the Eagles Lodge all of Marion.

Graveside Services will be held Tuesday November 4, 2008 at 11:00 AM at the Preston Cemetery in Alger, Ohio.  Minister will be the Rev. C. L. Fuqua.  There will be no calling hours.  The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue is in charge of arrangements.  

Those who wish may make contributions to the Marion County Humane Society.

Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com.

Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home