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Jean Gray-Swanagan Obituary

Gray-Swanagan, Jean A. Jean moved from Warren, OH, to Chicago in 1973. She was employed by Ameritech for more than 30 years. She is preceded in death by her father, Jack Gray. Survived by her husband, William R. Swanagan, daughters, Julie Allen and Janine Swanagan, grandson Elijah Loggins, mother, Minnie Gray, two sisters, Gloria and Gwen, brother, Chris, five nephews, three nieces, one grandnephew and six grandnieces. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 16, 2007, at 10 a.m., at Singing Hills Funeral Home, 6221 S. Houston School Rd., Dallas, TX.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 16, 2007.

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SONJA MCKINNEY- HENISON

July 19, 2007

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY JULIE. CALL ME FRIEND WHENEVER YOU NEED TO TALK AND NEED A LISTENING EAR. I LOVE YOU DEAR FRIEND!!!!

SONJA MCKINNEY- HENISON

Donna Gibson

June 21, 2007

I too worked with Jean at the Oak Park office and will always think of her and smile. She was proud of her daughters and spoke about both of you often. We had a lot of great laughs and good times, I will cherish those memories.

GLORIA WHITE

June 21, 2007

TO THE FAMILY OF JEAN, I WORKED WITH JEAN AT ILLINOIS BELL/AMERITECH IN OAK PARK, IL. FOR SEVERAL YEARS. SHE TALKED ABOUT HER DAUGHTERS ALL THE TIME. SHE HAD A WAY OF MAKING YOU LAUGH.

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU
GLORIA WHITE

Valette Ogletree

June 21, 2007

For the Family of Jean,may God Bless and Keep you now and always. Anyone who worked with or for Jean had to know how much she loved her daughters and how proud she was of you both. Always remembering her smile! The Family of Valette Ogletree (former employee)

Nikki Valentine

June 20, 2007

Julie & Janine,

My heart goes out to you and your family. I wish you peace and many blessings.

Your Mom will truly be missed. I adored her as a boss and absolutely loved her as a friend.

Karen Finley-Griffin

June 19, 2007

To the family of Jean Swanagan, my heart was sadden when I was told of her passing.

She had an impact on many at Illinois Bell.

God Bless your family.

Debbi-Griffin Woodson

June 19, 2007

To the family of Jean, I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I at one time worked with Jean in Chicago at Ameritech. I now live in Dallas and did not hear of the news until afterwards. I would have surely been there to celebrate her HOMEGOING. For now, rest in peace my friend. Your smile will always remain in my heart.

Lisa Tronchetti

June 18, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the opportunity to work with Jean in the call center. She was always such an outgoing, honest person. She will be missed.

Barbara (Griffin) Robinson

June 18, 2007

Julie and Janine,
My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. Jean was such a fun-loving person. I can't help but remember all of the good times we shared: office Christmas parties, backyard BBQ, concerts, etc. Jean was a great boss as well as a true friend.

Jean..... I'll miss you my sister, I'll miss you my friend; I promise our friendship will never end!! Love Ya !!

Phil Purkett

June 18, 2007

Julie and Janine,

I loved your mom. she was great to me as a boss. But she was better to me as a friend. from the times we hollered at each other just having fun. talking bout wrestling or EVERYBODY, i mean EVERYBODY at work. I'll miss my friend

Terrine Sumerlin

June 17, 2007

Jean was my real friend! She touched everyone she met. On behalf of her old Oak Park crew sincere condolences! We will continue to keep Jean in our thoughts and prayers. GO WITH GOD JEAN!Your friend always-Terrine J. Sumerlin

Loneia Young

June 16, 2007

Jean was a person who kept the excitement going in the workplace and truly a pleasure to work with. She will truly be missed.

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