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Dorothy Swearingen Obituary
Dorothy Swearingen, formerly of Tennessee and Colorado, passed away on June 28, 2021 in Illinois. She was a retired professor, talented classical musician and lifelong learner. Memorial will be held in Colorado. Donations can be made to think360arts.org.
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Felicia Headly
August 9, 2021
A multi-veneer life who we all enjoyed.
Olivia
August 7, 2021
Please accept my sincere condolences dear family and friends. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you. And may you find hope and comfort in God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". (2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17).
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