Cheri Lynn Swift “beloved daughter, sister and mother”
BOLIVAR, N.Y.- Cheri Lynn Swift, 51, of Bolivar, passed away
unexpectedly on Friday, May 25,2018.
Born on August 20, 1966 in Olean, she was a daughter of
Peggy A. Day Whitaker.
Cheri graduated from Bolivar Central School in 1985 and
attended Jamestown Community College and BOCES in Olean, earning her Licensed
Practical Nursing degree. She was
employed at Wellsville Manor and Jan and Bev’s Home Health Care in
Wellsville. She was currently employed
as a personal care nurse for Terri Keenan in Olean.
Cheri had previously attended the Seventh Day Baptist Church
in Little Genesee and was currently attending the Faith Bible Church in Little
Genesee. She was a member of the Ladies
Auxiliary of the American Legion in Belmont.
She was an avid NASCAR fan, watching the races and attending races as
often as she was able. Her greatest love
was her family.
Surviving are her mother of Debary, Florida; a daughter,
Kelly R. Swift of Bluffton, S.C.; a son Matthew K. Swift of Bolivar; a
granddaughter, Madison Ratzel of Bluffton, S.C.; a sister, Char (Fred) Stone of
Bolivar; a nephew, Michael (Ashley) Stone of Duncannon, Pa.; a niece, Amy Stone
of Little Genesee; a grandnephew, Dominic Stone of Little Genesee; four
grandnieces, Tia Jo Stone Walters and Olivia Walters, both of Little Genesee
and Alina and Victoria Stone, both of Duncannon, Pa.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service
at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at the Faith Bible Church, Little
Genesee, with Pastor Ben Ramirez, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Faith Bible
Church, 8137 Main Street, Little Genesee, NY 14754 or to a charity of the
donor’s choice.
Cheri’s family has entrusted her care to Kevin J. Dusenbury,
funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse, PA.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of Cheri,
please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
