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Nettie Mae Swain

01/05/1962 - 07/29/2020

Obituary For Nettie Mae Swain

Funeral services for Ms. Nettie Mae Swain, 58, will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Belview Baptist Church. Pastor Timothy Caldwell will deliver the eulogy. Attendance for the funeral service will require a ticket to enter. Interment will be in Pine Hill Memorial Park and is open to the public. Ms. Swain will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. The funeral service will be limited to the family only. Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2020.

Ms. Nettie Mae Swain began this journey called life on Friday, January 5, 1962, in Talladega, Alabama to the union of William Howard Swain and Minnie J. McGhee Swain. Ms. Swain was a long time member of Belview Missionary Baptist Church. She attended school in the Talladega City Schools and concluded her education at Talladega High School. Throughout her professional career, Nettie was employed with Spring Valley, Tyson Foods, Palm Beach and Valet Cleaners. Being one of thirteen children, family was very important. Nettie’s greatest joy was being a mother to her four children and extending that love to her grandchildren. On the evening of Wednesday, July 29, 2020, Nettie completed this journey called life at University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital. She was preceded in passing by her daughter, Lakisha Fasha Swain; her parents, William Howard Swain and Minnie J. McGhee Swain; three sisters, Reabell Warwick, Juanita “Becky” Swain and Brenda Faye Elston; two brothers, Lawrence Swain and Willie Howard “Chop Chop” Swain; a niece, Shavon Green; and a nephew, Memphis “Lil Memp” Swain. Beautiful and cherished memories will live in the hearts of her three children, Tonora (Shernessa Vonté) Swain, Shandrica (Sean) Bolden and LaShanda (Terrance) Borden of Talladega, Alabama; three grandsons, De’Javion Truss, TraShaundez Bolden and LaTerrance Borden; five granddaughters, Tonorika Swain, KiShada Swain, TaShayon Borden, Sakhia Bolden and Tanauria Swain; five sisters, Lillie Ruth Whitson, Mozell (Johnnie) Whitson and Diane (Tony) McElderry of Talladega, Alabama, Patricia (Warren) Frazier of Cropwell, Alabama and Rita Swain of Talladega, Alabama; two brothers, Anthony Swain of Talladega, Alabama and Rodney (Shernnita) Swain of Birmingham, Alabama; a good friend, Joy Reynolds of Talladega, Alabama; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.


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Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Nettie Mae My sister for life. We didn't hang out much as we gotten older. But girlfriend when we meet up. Don't no one need to say come on lest go. Bc when we get together we will have each other dying laughing about the old days. We taugh each other how to slow dance with each other and with a broom off the song The Lonely One at your sister's Moe Zeal house. She lived straight to the back of the Westgate. Trisha ,You don't remember the song it's by Terry Hutt. So look it up. I know Elaine will be lonesome with out her better half. Elaine our sister no longer suffering. She's with her mother, daughter and family. Kesha telling Nettie Mae, you supposed to stay back and take care of my baby. Nettie Mae was ready to go home. She have done her job here. Lord knows I'm gonna miss my sister so much. She have raised her children And grandchildren up to know right from wrong. My sister have no more pain, no more worrying, no more tears. As of now she's saying its so beautiful and peaceful. That was what she needed. I love you so much Nettie Mae and you will always be in my heart and miss. I hear you laughing saying Bell you is so crazy. Bc we have each other laughing. Laughing is the best medicine for health, love, joy, and peace. What else is there to ask for we got it Nettie Mae. I'll be seeing you in the thrift store. Thats our meeting place.YOU KNOW ITSweet Love to the Swain Family Spanky, Smurf,Berry And the grandchildren. From Beverly Mitchell we will meet again my

In the 6th (or 7th) grade...it was spearmint chewing gum. That's all you wanted, and I was giddy silly to bring you a pack almost every day. Rest in heaven's best dear friend. GodfreyAdams

You're truly going to be missed. I will never forget you always called me my sister or Sharon's baby. I love and miss you. Rest easy angel.

Rest easy my girl you were one sweet soul you will truelly be missed...RIH my friend

Rest In Peace. Praying for your family that God gives them strength. Kelley and Embry family

You was such a loving person to me. You always had that smile whenever we would cross paths or meet. Your kind loving face with that big wide smile will be missed. Sleep on my friend. Take your rest. My heartfelt condolences to the Swain families. Bobbie Cook & Family

Thank you for being there for our family when we were hurting. Your cooking and laughter made us feel the love that you had. We have always felt like family and we will continue to. Rest in Heaven and give my mama and Ricky a hug. Love always! Carleva Woodgett and family

REST UP NETTIE,I WILL REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD GROWING UP IN WESTGATE; YOU HAVE A SPECIAL PLACE IN EVERYBODY'S HEART, FOR YOUR HEART WAS PURE. YOU LOVED YOUR KIDS, AND GRANDKIDS, AND THEY LOVED YOU MORE..... SO, UNTIL WE MEET IN PARADISE, REST UP HOME GIRL, YOU ARE ALREADY TRULY MISSED......

Rip my friend I will miss you everytime I saw you you had me laughing it was never a dull moment around you my heart is so sadden right now but you are in a better place know more pain in your feet friend i can't say what you would say i am smiling while texting this thinking about what you would say you rest on pretty lady you will never be forgotten

Nettie Mae you were Queen and you are a Queen in the best place you can be in Heaven rest in peace.

Sending my deepest condolences to the family! Praying that u find strength and comfort in the days to come.

Rest easy Mrs. Nettie Mae! U had a heart of gold and you will be truly missed. With love Tamara, Marco, Montez, And Manaysia

Rest in heaven sweet angel.

Rest Easy Nettie Mae.

You will be missed. Truly missed. With love, April Marizette

R.I.P.Pamela "Ricki" Bradford

My deepest condolences. May God comfort and strengthen the family as they battle this storm. Nettie had a heart of gold and she touched many lives.. Rest easy young lady, you will truly be missed. R.I.P. Nettie Mae...

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

Terry’s Metropolitan Mortuary | Talladega, AL

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