Laura Lynn Swearingen's Obituary
Laura Lynn Swearingen, 74, passed away April 21, after a lengthy illness.
She was born July 11, 1947 in Memphis and graduated from White Station High School in 1965. She received a master's degree in Special Education from Memphis State University.
For over 45 years, she loved serving the needs of profoundly handicapped children at the Shrine School in Memphis.
Laura was preceded in death by her parents David and Virginia (Jackie) Swearingen of Memphis, her brother Carl Swearingen, and sister Elisabeth (Betsy) Swearingen Talbot.
She is survived by brother Roy Swearingen (Lori) of Memphis and James Swearingen (Marcia) of Hixson, TN along with numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive visitors from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27 at Memorial Park Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Shrine School Memorial Fund % the Shrine School, 4259 Forrest View Drive, Memphis, TN 38118.
Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, 38119. (901) 767-8930.
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