IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Doris Jannette

Doris Jannette Swanzy Profile Photo

Swanzy

Jun 9, 1937 — May 14, 2024

Obituary

Doris Jannette Swanzy , 86, of Garrison, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in Garrison.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Truitt Cemetery in Joaquin with Hal Rymel officiating.

Doris was known by many names, she was lovingly called Momma, G, Granny, and sister by those that adored her.  She was a loving, caring mother and a devoted Grandmother and Great Grandmother to so many.  Each one of her family members have such fond and lasting memories of their time with her.

Doris Jannette Swanzy was born to Monroe and Sybil Whiddon on June 9, 1937, in Logansport, Louisiana.

She grew up in Joaquin, Texas, and graduated from Joaquin High School.  After high school, she furthered her career goals at Massey Business College in Houston, Texas.

She worked at Moore Business forms for 34 years in the accounting department and retired in 1999.

Doris Married Hugh "Sonny" Levi Swanzy, Sr. on September 3, 1957, and passed away on May 14, 2024.

She attended Bethel Baptist Church of Appleby and was a devoted and active member until her illness kept her homebound.  She loved her church family very much.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Monroe and Sybil Whiddon; her husband, Hugh Levi Swanzy, Sr.; her brother, Kenneth Whiddon; and her sister-in-law, Retha; her brother, Royce "Mann" Whiddon; and her brother-in-law, David Vickery.

Left to cherish her loving memory are her sister; Helen and husband Walter Craft; her sister-in-law, Yvonne Whiddon; sister, Linda Vickery; and her sister, Brenda and husband Robert Sears.

Her son, Hugh Levi Swanzy, Jr. and wife Karla; and her son, William "Bubba" Julius Monroe Swanzy and wife Jennifer.

Her grandchildren, Brett Swanzy and wife Sarah, Lee Allen and wife Kendra, Justin Allen and wife Amber, Wendy Brandenburg, Crystal Swanzy, Brooke Reynolds and husband Justin, Krystopher "Bo" Davenport, and Jessy Davenport.

Her great grandchildren, Brayden and Rowan Swanzy, Tyler, Karly and Kynleigh Allen, Samantha, Rebekah, Gracie, and Kelly Allen, Will, Elizabeth and Levi Brandenburg, Zachary "Tanner" Swanzy, Joshua Berry, Christian Johnson, Hayden Ward, Justis Reynolds, Chason, Maddison, and Lexi Davenport, and Jaydyn, Jhayce, Kenleigh, Bodhi, and Jhourni Davenport.

Along with numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.

Her family would like to graciously thank Dr. Reddy and his wonderful staff of nurses, the A Pineywoods Home Health nursing staff, and Harbor Hospice's awesome staff with a special thanks to Brittany and LaTonya for their loving care at home.

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Funeral Services

Graveside

May
18

Saturday

Truitt Cemetery

, Center, TX 75935

Starts at 2:00 pm

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