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Bobbie Jean Swafford, age 87, a lifelong resident of McMinn County, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2025. She was a member of Meadowfork Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Pearl R. and Anna Eaton Swafford, siblings: Birtha Marie Everett, Gladys Swafford, Vestie Daiz, Elsie Swafford Palmer, Choley Swafford Townsend, Gertrude Swafford, Fred R. Swafford, Thelma Swafford Lane, and Shirley Kyle.
Bobbie is survived by her sons: Terry Swafford (Gretchen) of Athens and Steven Swafford of Niota, along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM with a funeral service at 1:00 PM at Ziegler Funeral Home with Brother Glen Standridge officiating. Interment will follow at Meadowfork Cemetery.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
You are invited to sign the online registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com
Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Bobbie Jean Swafford.