Marie Whitehurst Swiggett, 90, a resident of Piedmont Crossing in Thomasville, formally of Danville, VA passed away on Friday September 11, 2020.
Marie was born in Camden County, NC on October 9, 1929 a daughter to the late Alonzo Wilson Whitehurst and Alice Virginia Whitehurst. She was married to Henry Grady Swiggett, Jr. who preceded her in death on April 26, 2018. Marie was also preceded in death by her son, Jerry Swiggett. Marie was a graduate of Greensboro College now known as UNCG with a BA Degree in Business Education and later received her Master’s Degree from Virginia Tech. Following her college career she taught in the Danville City Schools at George Washington High School for 33 years.
Marie is survived by her daughter, Alice S. Workman and husband Mike of Trinity, NC; grandchildren, Darren Workman and wife Lauren of Washington DC, Kyle Workman and wife Tracey of Raleigh, NC.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday at Guilford Memorial Park with Pastor Brenda Newman officiating. There will be no visitation.
Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel is serving the family.
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