Obituary of Juanita Vines Swift

Juanita Vines Swift, 89, formerly of Cove Creek, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at the Foley Center in Blowing Rock. Born April 28, 1928 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of Roy and Mamie Greene Vines. Juanita was a long time member of Cove Creek Baptist Church and was an employee of Carolina Business for many years and retired from Hallmark in Boone as the store manager. She enjoyed growing flowers in her garden to prepare arrangements for family weddings and various church functions. Juanita is finally at peace in Heaven. She was more than a sister, cousin, aunt or friend. She was a momma to many. The family is forever grateful to Caldwell Hospice and The Foley Center. They are a bright spot in this world. Juanita was an example of kindness, generosity, caring and comfort for many. It seems she has become dear to a lot of folks just like her. They have provided care and comfort to her and our family. Mrs. Swift is survived by her brother, Clint Vines of Lenoir, sisters, Wilma Cook of Zionville and Rebecca Tester and husband, Dewey, of Boone, and brother, Dean Vines and wife, Twila Driver of Hayes, VA; special cousin & family, Ruby Anderson of Boone; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Dean Swift; brothers, Lynn and Dale Vines; brother-in-law and wife, Carlton and Diane Swift, brother-in-law, Tom Cook; and sister-in-law, Flora Vines. Funeral services for Juanita Swift will be conducted Tuesday afternoon, August 15th, at 3 oclock at Cove Creek Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Mack Tester and Rev. Shelby Stephens. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 oclock, prior to services, at the church. Burial will follow in the Cove Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. At other times, the family will be at the home of Rebecca and Dewey Tester, George Wilson Rd. in Boone. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood St., NW, Lenoir, NC 28645. Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Swift family.