Patricia Ann Rogers Swift
Patricia Ann Rogers Swift, also known as “Pat,” was born on December 11, 1938 in Shakerag, Ga., and passed away with family present on June 20, 2024, in Lilburn, Ga.
Patricia was born to the late Knox Rogers and Minnie Robinson Rogers. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Honorable Reverend Emory Marshall Swift; brothers Knox Jr, Robert, John, and Mac; and sisters Bettye and Mary Josephine.
She leaves to cherish her memory seven children: five daughters, Evangelist Patricia Gayle Middlebrook of Dacula, Marchele (Edward) Walker Jr. of Hillsboro, Barbara Jean Summerour of Atlanta, Rhonda Lucinda Swift of Loganville, Tracey LuShun Swift of Lilburn; two sons, Emory Todd Swift of Snellville, and Stacey (Lisa) DuShun Swift of Auburn, Ga.
In addition, she has a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great–great grandchildren. Also, three sisters, Dorothy Burse of Duluth, Jessie (Randy) Overton of St. Louis, MO, and Beverly Johnson of Jefferson; one brother, Dewight Rogers of Buford; her church family, numerous friends, neighbors, and colleagues.
Patricia devoted her life to Christ at an early age. She attended church with her family across the river at Antioch United Methodist Church in Sheltonville, Ga., currently known as Johns Creek. It was during this time that she met her husband while attending school at Hooperwrenick in Lawrenceville.
The two were united on December 27, 1958 and were blessed to see 38 years of matrimony. She supported her husband and joined his home church of New Bethel A.M.E. in Lithonia.
As a devoted wife and Christian, Patricia committed herself to the role of First Lady and followed her husband in his calling. Over the course of their union, they would serve the Lord at St. Paul A.M.E Church in Madison, Freedonia A.M.E. Church in Monticello, and Kings Chapel Community Church in Hillsboro.
Patricia’s extensive work career spanned the course of many years. Whether waitressing at Walt’s Restaurant as a teenager or advancing her profession as an adult in Dietary Nutrition at Dekalb and Eastside Medical, her warm presence and loving spirit was a beacon of light to everyone she encountered.
Viewing will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024 from 12-8 p.m., at Gregory B. Levett & Sons, 914 Scenic Highway S, Lawrenceville GA 30045.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday June 29, 2024 11 a.m. at Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 4700 Church Street, Lilburn, GA 30047.