Mrs. Jackie Ring Swaim, age 82, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Swaim was born in Siloam, NC on April 26, 1929 to Irvin S and Etta Patterson Ring. Mrs. Swaim was a retired supervisor from Lucia, was a member of Elkin Valley Baptist Church and, was a graduate of Copeland High School. More than anything, Jackie loved her family and friends. She loved cooking, quilting, and her church. Mrs. Swaim was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Mayhew L. Swaim, a son Harry Swaim, three brothers, Cecil Ring, Marshall Ring, Ted Ring, two sisters, June Carol Ring, Hazel Bunker and a great grandchild, Malaki Swaim. Survivors include a daughter; Vickie Pendergrass and husband John of Elkin. A son; Barry Swaim and wife Linda of Thurmond. Grandchildren; Jenny Pendergrass of Elkin, Harry Swaim and wife Susan of Hays, Richard Swaim of State Road. Great Grandchildren; Ashyr Pendergrass, Christian Swaim, Alexus Swaim, Ethan Swaim, Keisha Finger and husband Damien, Trendon Swaim. Great Great Grandchild; Dalton Finger. A brother; Bill Ring and wife Ann of Winston Salem. Three sisters; JoAnn Rollins of Pfafftown, Estelle Carlyle of Siloam, Norma Lou Swaim of Mt. Airy. Sisters-in-law; Francis Haynes of Mt. Airy and Louise Swaim of Elkin. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, May 20, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Elkin Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Zach White and Dr. Bill Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Elkin Funeral Service. The family would like to thank all the staff of Mountain Valley Hospice for their help, care and support. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Elkin Valley Baptist Church, 118 N. Elkin Drive Elkin, NC 28621 or to Mountain Valley Hospice, 688 N. Bridge Street Elkin, NC 28621.
