Coffeyville -
Betty Elaine Swigart, 65, of Coffeyville passed away this morning, July 26, 2010 at the Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha.
She was born November 16, 1944 at Creston, Iowa to Ralph Oren and VaDonna Pearle (Lucas) Price. Betty grew up and attended school in Gravity and Bedford, Iowa. After graduating from high school she attended Barnes Beauty College in Council Bluff, Iowa.
On July 4, 1964 she married Keith Swigart at Gravity, Iowa. Following their marriage they lived in Seligman, MO and Rogers, AR until they retired and moved to Coffeyville six years ago.
Betty operated a Beauty Shop for many years, was a department manager for Wal-Mart, and did secretarial work at S & W Sales after moving to Coffeyville.
She was a member of Grace Fellowship in Coffeyville. Betty enjoyed working puzzles, crocheting, ceramics, car racing, camping and fishing.
Survivors include her husband, Keith of the home; one daughter, Sonja Wells of Coffeyville; two sons, Marty Swigart of Garfield, AR, and Michael Swigart of Seligman, MO; three sisters, Karen Akers of St. Joseph, MO, Marilyn Leek of Indianola, IA, and Barbara Elder of Agency, MO; four brothers, Richard Price of Corning, IA, Robert Price of Seligman, MO, Alan Price of Pleasant Valley, MN, and Bryan Price of Jefferson, IA; nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2010 at Grace Fellowship with Rev. Gerald Morris officiating. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park in Coffeyville.
Friends may call on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorial gifts be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.
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Sonja, Marty y Michael.
I am sad to read this information, Betty and her family, all of them are very special for me.
I love you all and miss you, your friend
Dear Friends & Family
Im very sad Im not able to be there but I’ve asked Aunt Betty to forgive me. Many things have not been going right for me personally & financially but everyone is in my thoughts and prayers. I Love You all and miss you terribly.
Sonja,
Psalm 91: 1-2 says, “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
May you all find a refuge in God during this loss and know you can call upon Him for strength. God will give you strength, when humanly, you have none left.
We love you, always.
Nancy and Laurin.
Keith, Sonja and families: I am most saddened by the news of your wife, mother and grandmothers passing. She was so much fun to work with at the Old Old Wal Mart store. She had a most pleasing personality and was fun to be around. I know she will be greatly missed my not only her family but the many friends that loved her so much. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Just remember, no more suffering. She is now in the arms of our Lord where she will never have another worry or sickness. You will be reunited one day! My love to all, Marilyn Tate, Ponca City
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. To Marty, Sonja & Mike – losing your Mom is a heartwrenching experience but solace comes from knowing that she is ALWAYS with you. As long as you have memories of her and share them with each other and your family, Betty will never truly be gone. To Keith – I think we met only a few times, but I worked with Betty years ago at Wal-Mart and I respected her immensely. Her smile and laugh were contagious. I will remember her always. I’m so sorry for your loss.