Andrews:

Mary Rose Richardson Swails, 95, widow of William Taylor Swails passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday evening, February 1, 2023.

Mrs. Swails was born in Georgetown on August 6, 1927, a daughter of the late Malcom Richardson and Minnie Elizabeth Connelly Richardson.

She was a graduate of Andrews High School. Mrs. Swails is a member of The Christian Fortress where she also taught Sunday School for many years. She was employed by Oneita Knitting Mills until retiring. She and Taylor moved from Andrews to the country and found the life to be peaceful and loved the sounds of nature. She had a very loving family that will have an empty spot in their heart but knowing she is with her Lord and Savior.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Swails is predeceased by: a daughter, Sally Tisdale (David) and three brothers, Terry Richardson, Darrell Richardson and Bobby Richardson ; and a sister, Jeanette Knight.

Surviving are: four children, Constance Thibodaux (Pete), W.T. "Bubba" Swails (Jill), Steve Swails (Rhonda) and Carolyn Gamble; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be two o'clock Saturday, February 4, 2023, at The Christian Fortress in Andrews, followed by a graveside service in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Officiating will be the Pastor Geraldine Bednego.

The family will receive friends on Friday evening February 3, 2023, at The Christian Fortress from six until eight o'clock.

Please sign a guestbook at: www.mayerfuneralhome.com.

The Andrews Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.