Ozie Heath Swinson, age 81, passed away peacefully Friday, September 07, 2012. Born in Onslow County on April 08, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Henry Faison and Eva Jarman Heath. She was also preceded in death by husband, Richard B. Swinson, Sr.
Ozie retired from the Edgecombe County School System after many years of service.
A loving mother and grandmother, she leaves behind her son, Richard B. Swinson and wife Gayle; daughter, Lillie S. Braziel and husband Rev. Jerry Braziel; grandchildren, Angie Harrell and husband Michael, Shannon Joyner and husband Rodney, and Richard B. Swinson III and wife Heather; 5 great-granddaughters; 2 great-grandsons; 1 great-great-grandson and 1 due in March; 1 sister, Trudy Hatcher; 3 special nieces; and 3 special nephews.
A graveside service to remember Ozie will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, September 09, 2012 at Pineview Cemetery, section 59 with Rev. Jerry Braziel officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of her granddaughter, Shannon Joyner.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Service
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Sunday 9/9, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Dear Angie, Michael, Jacob & Noah, your family is in our hearts and prayers as you go through this difficult time…We are here if you need us…..Janet, DJ & Tanner Hanaway
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