Patsy Swartz

Patsy F. Swartz, 81, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, of Independence, MO passed away Dec. 10, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at 7 pm, Thursday, Dec. 15 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055; cremation.
Patsy was born Jan. 7, 1930 in California. Her family moved to Independence and she graduated from William Chrisman High School before attending Kansas State University where she studied music. She and her husband, Alfred, were married in 1949 and were together for fifty-nine years. Patsy and her husband shared a love of animals, nature, travel and music. She enjoyed singing with the Sweet Adelines. She and her husband opened a family bakery in Independence in 1987 which was enjoyed by family, friends and the community for eleven years.
Patsy was preceded in death by her husband Alfred E. Swartz, Jr. in 2007; son-in-law John Tweedie in 2009 and great-grandson Jakobe Caldron in 2003. She is survived by daughters Terre Tweedie; Debbie Wilson and husband Gerald; son Johnny Swartz; daughters Judy Douglas and husband Scott, all of Independence, MO; Nancy Swaney and husband Mark, Lee’s Summit, MO; son Danny Swartz and wife Carrie, Cummings, KS; brother James Worrel; Oak Grove, MO sister Joyce Richardson, Blue Springs, MO; brother Jerry Worrel and wife Donna Sue, Oak Grove, MO; sisters Doria Curtin and husband Jimmy; Jana Paris and husband Myron, all of Independence, MO: brother Joe Worrel and wife Barbara, Oklahoma; twenty-two grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
The family suggests contributions to the Salvation Army, 14700 E. Truman Rd., Independence, MO 64050, People for Animal Welfare Society, 10609 E. 25th Terr., Independence, MO 64052 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Cancer Research, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.