Barbara C (Byler) Swarey

Barbara C Byler Swarey, age 84, of Evant, Texas, died Saturday, May 27, 2023 of natural causes. Barbara was born August 10, 1938 to parents Christian E. Byler and Sarah B. Shrock Byler. Barbara had 10 brothers and sisters and 6 half brothers and sisters: Martha, Lizzie, Mahlon, Ella, Alta, Saloma, Ada, Henry, Crist, Noah, Sarah, Andy, David, Ida, Orpha, and Sylvia.

Barbara is preceded in death by her husband Ezra Swarey. She is survived by children Sarah Parr, Levi Swarey, Saloma Kelsey, Henry Swarey, Gertrude Atteberry, David Swarey and Kenneth Swarey, grandchildren, Sam Sprouse, Kathleen Ernest, Elizabeth Ristau, Carrie Donahue, Elise Smothermon, Travis Atteberry, Cassidy Atteberry, Benjamin Swarey, and Caleb Swarey, great-grandchildren, Marion Donahue, Kristen Donahue, Asher Ernest, Liam Ernest, Hannah Smothermon, Norah Smothermon, and Micah Atteberry.

Barbara was married to her husband Ezra Israel Swarey for 63 years. She lived her life with dignity and kindness and is known for her laughter, her smile and her love of family. She loved her children unconditionally and set a good example of patience, joy, wisdom and a willingness to work. In her spare time Barbara loved to read, especially her Bible. She also enjoyed drawing and always had a huge garden. She enjoyed people and loved to tell stories, especially stories of her childhood.

A family graveside service will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery in Evant, Texas.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rileyfuneral.com for the Swarey family.