Rose Adelaide (Stafford) Swindell

Rose Adelaide Stafford Swindell, 100, of Athens, GA died March 25, 2014 at her home.

Born on November 13, 1913 in Liberty County in Flemington (Hinesville), GA. Mrs. Swindell was the daughter of the late William Isham Stafford and Addie Daniel Stafford of Hinesville.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Athens, the Jewel Sunday School Class, the State Retired Teacher's Association and the Athens Area Teacher's Association.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Bernard Swindell, brother W.I. Stafford, Jr., sister Josephine Pollock; sons: James F. Swindell , Bernard Swindell, Jr., nephew David Swindell and grandson Bernard Swindell, III.

Mrs. Swindell is survived by her sons: Paul Swindell (Mary) of Valdosta, GA., Tom Swindell (Loralee) of Athens, GA. , and Dan Swindell (Beth) of Kettering, OH, nephew Arthur Pollock (Joy) of Savannah, GA; grandchildren: Paula Sheffield (Larry) of Valdosta, GA., Megan Shirley (Rhett) of Greenville , SC., Dana Swindell of Portland, OR, Vicki Capper and her children and grandchildren, and Susan Swindell; great grandchildren: April Weeks (Chris) of Newberry, FL., Claire, Ford and Gus Shirley of Greenville, SC.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. from the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST with the Dr. Frank Granger officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 27, 2014 from 6:00- 8:00 P.M. and one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 4:00 P.M. at the Flemington Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Hinesville, GA.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Athens First Baptist Church Children's Fund. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Adelaide's caregivers: Ruth Young, Gayle Ehrisman, Terry, Nancy, and David Puckett, Elizabeth Romero, as well as the St. Mary's Highland Hills Assisted Living staff.

Lord and Stephens, EAST is in charge of arrangements.