Nancy R. Swinehart, 78, Kimmell, went to be with her Lord at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 5, 2015, surrounded by her family at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. She was born June 1, 1937, in Warsaw, to Leland and Ruby Frush Miller. In 1958 she was married for a number of years to John F. Smith, who passed away in June 2015. In 1979, she married Howard Swinehart, who passed away in August 2010. She was a 1956 graduate of Warsaw High School. She was a homemaker and member of American Legion Auxiliary, Warsaw, where she received her 50-year pin. She and her husband Howard moved to Victoria, Texas, in 1982 to retire. There she also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and volunteered as an ombudsman at Linwood Nursing Home in Victoria for seven years. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Victoria, and a member of Warsaw First Brethren Church. Left with memories to treasure are her three sons: John Stephen (and spouse Laura) Smith, Sandwich, Ill.; Bruce Smith, Warsaw; William Swinehart, Griffin, Ga.; three daughters: Melissa (and spouse Thomas) Sorg, Kimmell; Amber (and spouse Allan) McKrill, Warsaw; Kim (and spouse Phil) Senff, Scottsdale, Ariz.; 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson; a son; two brothers and a sister. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, with Janis Engleberth officiating. Jerry Frush will be giving last words at the graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Calling is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. ***** Memorial donations may be directed in Nancy’s name to Parkview Home Health & Hospice, 105 Madison St., Columbia City, IN 46725 and would be appreciated by the family. Condolences via www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com
