Mrs. Barbara Jean Swanger
May 9, 1931 - May 5, 2013
Barbara Jean McDowell Swanger, 81, of Dunlap, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013. She was a member of Dunlap First Baptist Church. Mrs. Swanger was preceded in death by her husband, James Swanger; parents, Harvey C. and Ethel Bailey McDowell; sisters, Patsy Moody and Loretta Blaylock; and brother, Clarence McDowell. Survivors include her daughters, Janet (Larry) Arp, Signal Mountain, and Pamela (J.B.) Cox, Ringgold, GA; son, Michael (Karen) Swanger, Dunlap; sister, LeFern Swanger, Dunlap; grandchildren, Deidre Arp, Matthew (Meredith) Arp, Travas (Amber) Swanger, and Rebekah Swanger; great-grandchildren, Eli Swanger and Laine Arp; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM CST Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Dave Marcum and Pastor Glenn Morgan officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 – 8 PM CST Tuesday. She is loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; Proverbs 31:28
Barbara Jean McDowell Swanger, 81, of Dunlap, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013. She was a member of Dunlap First Baptist Church. Mrs. Swanger was preceded in death by her husband, James Swanger; parents, Harvey C. and Ethel Bailey McDowell;... View Obituary & Service Information