Joan Marie Swearingen

Joan M. Swearingen, of Old Hickory TN, formerly of Mohawk, NY passed peacefully on March 9th surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Herkimer, NY to Frederick Martin and Mary Irene (Dupont) Schell. Joan was a remarkable wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother and friend with unwavering love for her faith, family, music and horses. She was a communicant of St. Stephens Catholic Community in Old Hickory.

She was a lifelong musician and owner of Scenic Sound Productions in Nashville for many years.

She was predeceased by her parents and infant daughter Lisa Marie. She is survived by her beloved husband Ben Swearingen; her son, Robert (Tammy) Collins of Oriskany NY; her daughters, Robyn (Mike) Jwaskiewicz of Liverpool NY, Kelly (Doug) Jones, Denise (Roger) Koehn, both of Old Hickory, TN and Kaley (Shawn) Stubblefield; fifteen grandchildren, Michael and Adam Jwaskiewicz, Doug and Nick Jones, Justin, Mitch, and Carly Koehn, Jessica, Katie, and Carrie Collins, Leanne LoCastro, Shandell Palmer, Thomas Stubblefield, John Rieben, and Jennifer Button; 17 great-grandchildren, Georgia, Ruby, Bernadette, Miles, Haley, Jalen, Dean, James, Julianna, Landon, Keilyn, Kollin, Presley, Jackson, Gracelyn, Chandler and Liam; sister, Patty (Charley) Holleran, and brother Fred (Anne) Schell and several nieces and nephews.

Joan always had a smile on her face and was never happier than when her family was together or she was cooking for a crowd. She made everyone feel at home. She was loved by family & friends and was fiercely protective of them all.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday, March 14th from 4-8pm at Hermitage Funeral Home, 535 Shute Lane, Old Hickory.

A Celebration of Life Mass will be Friday, March 15th at 11:00 am at St. Stephens Catholic Community, 14544 Lebanon Rd, Old Hickory, TN. There will also be a one hour visitation prior to the service at the church, beginning at 10:00 am. Burial will be at Hermitage Memorial Gardens immediately following the service.