Obituary of Shirley Mae Swarthout

Shirley Mae Swarthout Join us for her Celebration of Life by copying the link below. We will go live at 5pm Monday, May 19th Tyler Kent is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Shirley Mae Swarthout Celebration of Life Time: May 19, 2025 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81057755120 Meeting ID: 810 5775 5120 --- One tap mobile +16465588656,,81057755120# US (New York) +16469313860,,81057755120# US --- Dial by your location • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 US • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) • +1 689 278 1000 US Meeting ID: 810 5775 5120 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdCmR9zhs6 Age 93, was born March 1, 1932 in Lindley, NY the daughter of the late Howard and Edna (Robinson) Swarthout. She was ushered home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Bethany Manor where she most recently resided. Shirley was preceded in death by all of her siblings: Stanley & Irene Swarthout, Howard & Beverly Swarthout Jr., Berneece & Michael Egleston and Duane Swarthout. Survivors left to cherish Shirley's memory are her nieces who cared for her, Rose Anne (James) Swarthout and Carol Coolbaugh; special friends, Joyce Racine, Barb Gilliam and Velma Kelly; along with several other nieces, nephews and many friends. Shirley was a faithful member of the former Pentecostal Tabernacle and Elmira Christian Center. She retired from the Walter Hoving Home in Garrison, NY after many dedicated years of service as their Director of Rehabilitation. She was a mother figure to the many girls whose lives she affected. Shirley had a wonderful personality. She was kind, compassionate, generous, sincere and had a wonderful sense of humor. Family and friends are invited to visit the Walter J. Kent Funeral Home 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave. Elmira on Monday May 19, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Shirley's Funeral Service will follow with Pastor Matthew Bedzyk officiating. She will be laid to rest with her parents in the Elmwood Cemetery Caton, NY at the convenience of her family.