Ruby Harris Swaim

Jonesville Mrs. Ruby Lee Harris Swaim, 89, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at Woltz Hospice Home. Mrs. Swaim was born April 20, 1930 in Surry County to Yancey and Lelar Vestal Harris. She was a member of Swan Creek Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, cooking and reading. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Swaim was preceded in death by her husband, Arvil McKinley Swaim; two brothers, Grady and Bill Harris; and six sisters, Ethel St. John, Pearl Osborne, Hallie Pardue, Ann Sparks, Pernie Cheek, and Betty Ashley. She is survived by a daughter, Janet (Gray) Kimbrough; a granddaughter, Julie (Shawn) Cheek; nine great grandchildren, Matthew (Makayla) Cheek, Meagan, Elizabeth, Samuel, Hannah, Rebekah, James, Marty and Nataleigh Cheek; and several nieces and nephews. Due to government restrictions, a private graveside service will be conducted at Swan Creek Baptist Church cemetery. Mrs. Swaim will be available for public viewing on Wednesday, April 8th from 12:00PM to 5:00PM and Thursday, April 9th from 8:00AM to 1:00PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Swan Creek Baptist Church Mission Fund, 2501 Swan Creek Church Rd Jonesville, NC 28642. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Woltz Hospice Care Center and Kathryn & Dallas Foster for the loving care given to Mrs. Swaim. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville is serving the Swaim family.