Marianna Lucile Swift, 68, of Ponte Vedra Beach FL, died at her residence on March 28th 2018. A graveside funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 3rd in Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, Ga.
Marianna was born December 24, 1949 in Columbus, Ga. the daughter of the late Henry W. and Anne Phillips Swift. She attended Columbus High School, Queens College, and The University of Ga. where she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority. She went on to graduate from Mercer University with a BA degree in Art.
While in Columbus, she was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, The Junior League and was a committed volunteer with The Southern Open and Columbus Tennis Classic. She moved to Ponte Vedra in 1987 and was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, the Ponte Vedra Club and The Lodge, and was a Trustee of the Ed McCurry Foundation that provided college scholarships.
Marianna took joy in her needlework as exemplified by the numerous works she did for her nieces and nephews. She spent much of her time giving to others through her selfless and generous spirit. She loved spending time with her dogs: Annie, Kacy, and Melo.
Marianna was preceded in death by her daughter Catherine Collier “Collie” Philips and is survived by three brothers, Henry W. Swift Jr., Thomas P. Swift (Barbara) and Mathews D. Swift (Mary Lou), all of Columbus, Ga. and numerous nieces and nephews. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to PAWS or your favorite charity.
Special thanks go out to her caregivers: Mike Mattos, Jeanine Richmond, Ida Whitfield and Kathy Roberts.
