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Swearingen, Nettie Marie (Goebel) (1920-2015)
Swearingen, Nettie Marie (Goebel)
Obituary
2015
Bellville Times
Nettie Marie (Goebel) Swearingen, 94, was born on Nov. 22, 1920 in Millheim to Oscar and Roxey (Albert) Goebel. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sealy. On Aug. 12, 1949 Nettie was united in marriage to Aaron Swearingen. Together they made their home in Sealy where they were lifelong members of Trinity Lutheran Church and the local American Legion. Nettie was a long time member of the Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid and altar guild. She worked most of her married life as bookkeeper and receptionist at The Sealy News. Recently she had resided at Colonial Bell in Sealy where she died peacefully in her sleep on April 17. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Swearingen; sister and brother-in-law Hazel and Monroe Steglich; brother, Sydney Goebel; parents, Oscar and Roxey (Albert) Goebel. Also brother and sisters-in-laws Wesley and Gladys Swearingen, Jasper and Isabell Swearingen, Marvin Swearingen, Myrtle Stewart and Jake Swearingen. Nettie is survived by one sister-in-law, Sydell Swearingen, several cousins, numerous nieces and nephews and their families, and many good friends. Serving as pallbearers: Tommy Stewart, Mike Stewart, Pat Sechelski, Marshall Steglich, Michael Tripp and Tommy Hooker. Nettie was laid to rest beside her husband Aaron at the Millheim Cemetery following her funeral at Trinity Lutheran Church on Tuesday, April 21 at 2 p.m., Pastor Gilbert Franke presiding. Visitation preceded the funeral at 1 p.m. Knesek Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund, 402 Atchison St., Sealy, Texas 77474 or the American Cancer Society, P 0 Box 501, Bellville, Texas 77418. Posted by Bruce White |
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Swearingen
Nettie Marie (Goebel)
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