Perry J. Brown Funeral Home | Greensboro, NC

Obituary For Charlotte Swann

Charlotte Frances Chalmers Swann, also known simply as “Lottie,” beloved mother and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2024, at the age of 96, in Greensboro, NC. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final days.

Mother Swann was born on May 29th, 1927, in the little town of Buckhorn near Broadway, NC. She was the sixth and youngest child born to the late John Richard Chalmers and Mollie Judd Chalmers.

Charlotte grew up in Sanford, NC where she graduated from Lee County Training School in 1945. Charlotte then matriculated to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College (now A&T State University) in Greensboro, NC. At A&T, Charlotte met and married her college sweetheart, Ernest James Swann, Jr. in 1946; a union that would last more than 61 years. To this union were born four children, Robert Linwood (deceased), Ronald Shelton, Paula Gale, and Kenneith Wayne. Charlotte and Ernest adopted two sons: John L. Walker, Sr. (deceased), and their grandson, Charles E. Goodman, Jr.

Charlotte valued education and instilled its importance in her children and grandchildren. Charlotte finished her degree at A&T in 1968 with a B.A. in Business Education. Charlotte spent much of her time in service to her family and the Greensboro community. She taught part time at Guilford Technical College and was a substitute teacher at J.C. Price Junior High School and Hampton Elementary School. She also served as an aide at L. Richardson Memorial Hospital and as a school crossing guard. Finally, she served as a public health assistant for the Guilford County Health Department for 22 years.

Charlotte became a Christian at an early age and was baptized in a small local creek at 12 years old. In 1946, Charlotte joined the United Holy Church under Bishop M.H. Morton. The church later merged with the Pentecostal United Holiness Church and the church was named Morton Temple. Charlotte remained a faithful and active member of Morton Temple for many years. She later became a member of Holy Temple United Holiness Church under the leadership of Bishop Morris Lewis. At Holy Temple, Charlotte served as a Deaconess and a Mother of the Church. Charlotte loved nothing more than to proclaim her love for Jesus Christ. Each year, Charlotte attended the annual United Holiness Conference in Goldsboro, NC. She served the conference in several capacities, including secretary of the missionary department for over 20 years and a conference reporter. She also served 15 years as the chairperson of the Education Hour for the District Union. In recent years, Charlotte became a dedicated member of St. Mark United Holiness Church under the leadership of Reverend Anthony Love.

Family was very important to Charlotte; she remained extremely close to her siblings and deeply involved with the Judd-Chalmers family, organizing several reunions and faithfully attending every year in which she was able. Charlotte never met a stranger and was well known within her church and her community for her generous spirit and her signature hats. Charlotte was featured in the book Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas she made and delivered handkerchiefs and candy. She had a passion for giving back to her community, serving as an active member of the Dudley Heights Neighborhood Association, and was involved with charitable organizations such as the Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA and North Carolina A&T State University. Charlotte was a member of the Greensboro Chapter of the Red Hat Society and actively engaged in local and national politics and encouraged those in her community to do so as well.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her five siblings, her husband Ernest, two of her sons, Robert and John, and grandson Kentucky State Representative Lamin Swann.

A remarkable woman who touched the lives of many, Charlotte will be deeply missed by her children Ronald Swann (Estella), Paula Harrington, Kenneith Swann (Debbie), Marian Walker, Patricia Ann Swann, Charles Goodman, Jr, her 13 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

There will be a wake on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home, 909 E. Market St. Greensboro, NC 27401, in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel from 6-8pm.

A service honoring her life will be held on Friday, February 9th, 2024 at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church; 408 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Greensboro, NC 27406.

The visitation will begin at 11:30am with the service following at 12noon.

The Entombment will take place following the service at Guilford Memorial Park 6000 Gate City Blvd. Greensboro, NC.

In lieu of flowers make a donation to Hayes Taylor Memorial YMCA or North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Here is the link for the livestream of the funeral:

YouTube Channel
Greensboro – New Zion Missionary Baptist Church
https://bit.ly/NewZionGSO

Guest Book

To our beloved Pastor PG and Family. We offer our sincere condolences during this time of bereavement. We pray Mother Swann's teachings and sweet memories last you all a lifetime. Many prayers for the days, weeks and years to come.

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Dear Paula and family, I was very saddened to hear about the passing of your mother. It's always very difficult to lose a parent(s), but you have many wonderful years of memories with your mother that will give you comfort in the days ahead. Please let me know if you need anything. Love, Faye

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Dear Paula,Ashley and Family, I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of cousin Charlotte. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Her remarkable journey of 96 years is a testament to a life well-lived, filled with cherished memories, invaluable experiences, and profound wisdom. Losing someone as special as cousin Charlotte leaves an indelible void in our hearts. May you find solace in the cherished moments you shared together and take comfort in the legacy cousin Charlotte leaves behind. During this time of mourning, please know that you are surrounded by love and support from your friends and family. If there is anything I can do to ease your burden or provide comfort, please do not hesitate to reach out. Wishing you strength, peace, and comfort in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy, Davia Bailey ( Lake Erie Judd's grand daughter )

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My condolences to the Family

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I offer my deepest condolences to the family and send up prayers for your strength in your time of loss. Freddy Matthews

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So sorry for your loss. LaQuita Maxey and ISTA Racial Affairs Committee For Estella and Ron Swann

- LaQuita Maxey

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I am so sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace. Doris Waddell

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My sister-friend Cynthia my sincere sympathy to you and your family. His love and mine Yvette ♥ 🙏

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Lord, at the moment nothing seems to be able to help the loss I feel. My heart is broken and my spirit mourns. All I know is that Your grace is sufficient. This day, this hour Moment by moment I choose to lean on You, For when I am at my weakest Your strength is strongest. I pour out my grief to You And praise You that on one glorious day When all suffering is extinguished and love has conquered We shall walk together again. Carletta & Roderick Judd Families

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To The Family of Charlotte Swann, Hold on to the good memories that you have of her. We know you will miss her physical presence, but in your moments of loneliness, know that God will be your source of strength. He will never leave you or forsake you. He will give you peace that will pass all your natural understanding. Emmett & Erma Wilkins Greensboro, NC

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To The family of Charlotte Swann, While we are saddened at her passing, we thank God that you had the opportunity to share the Joy's of life with her. May God's presence comfort you as only He can.

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To the Swann family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Cedric and Lucille (King) Williams and family.

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Dear Family of Mother Charlotte Swann, On behalf of the Traylor, Kelton, McLean and Jones family, we send our deepest and most sincere condolences and love in the passing of Mother Swann. We pray and ask the Lord to comfort, strengthen and give you peace during this difficult time. May the sweet memories spent with her, bring you all joy and laughter as you reflect on them. We love you and are praying for you Pastor Charles E. Goodman, Jr., as you stand to proclaim God's Word and eulogize your precious grandmother. May God stand up strong in you always. Prayers and Blessings, Min. Nancy R. K. Traylor, Augusta, GA

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Another Angel has joined the Heavenly Chorus! May the memories that you shared bring y comfort! God Bless at this difficult time! Vicky Lee

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Another Angel has joined the heavenly chorus! May the memories that you shared bring you comfort! God Bless you at this difficult time!

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My Condolences to the Swann family, on behalf of Pastor and Elect Lady Wright Damascus Christian Center High Point NC. Mother Swann was a Jewel to my husband and myself, especially me once she told me to make my husband a King and he would make me his Queen, guess what he has, I thank Mother Swann for many encouraging words of wisdom, I will always remember her. Thanks for allowing her to be a part of my life.

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My deepest condolences to the Swann Family! Sister Swann was a beautiful woman of God! I always enjoyed her words of wisdom whenever we talked. And I will always remember her kindness and her lovely smile! May the memories of your beloved Mother Swann be with you always! D Hector and Brenda McEachern

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Mother Swann was a great woman of God. One who imparted wisdom and one that didn't mind praising the Lord. She will be miss Pastor Goodman. I am so very sorry for your loss. Karen Davis Wright (former member of Hayes Memorial UHC & Miracle Deliverance UHC, former Secretary of the Southern Western District Union under the leadership of Dr. Larry Blackwell & Dr. Harry Leon Clark)

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Mother Swann to me was one of the sweetest church mothers. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord". Pastor Goodman I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a saintly mother and was always kind with what she shared with me. She will be missed. It's been years since I've been in contact or seen her but my memories are vibrant and fresh. A loving woman of God.

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Paula: Thinking of you and your family during this time. From: The Staff and Board of Directors at ARHE

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Dear Cousins! A great mother, aunt, friend, has left a void in our lives but filled with so many memories! There's nothing like having someone to share, and to impart wisdom and insight! Aunt Charlotte left us with encouragement, Jesus, and a model of a life worth living all the way to the end!!! Wish I had one more day! A great aunt!!! A creative aunt that did much with her hands!!! My sewing partner!!! Missing her much!!! Wish I had one more day! Y'all took care of her well! So glad I was a part of her life and final days....and thank you for allowing me to be a part!!! I wish I had one more day with her!!! Amen! Carol

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Ron and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during these hours of sorrow. Gain your strength during these hours by remembering the wonderful times spent with your Mom over the years. Malver Baptiste Haynes Seattle, Washington

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To Brother Swann and Family, we extend our deepest condenses to you in the passing of your mother and loved one. May God grant you peace and comfort both now and in the days to come. - The Zeta Delta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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