Born October 29, 1953 in Canton to Earl LeRoy and Donna Marie (Myers) Scott, she married David C. Swayne on November 26, 1988 in Peoria. He survives.
Also surviving are her mother, Donna Myers, of Pekin; one daughter, Stephanie (Jeff) Carrier of Casa Grande, Arizona; two grandchildren, Adam (Kaylee) Carrier and McKinleigh Carrier; one great-granddaughter, Clara Jo Carrier and two sisters, Doneta Brandt of Popular Grove and Debby (Roger) Bowton of Green Valley, Arizona. She also leaves her father-in-law, Jim Swayne of Pekin; two nephews, Steve Stairwalt and Justin Demott; three nieces, Kay Ellen Olsen, Jamie Brandt and Jennifer Huff and many great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father; one son, Donald Christopher Gaspar on June 1, 2013 and one nephew, Jim Brandt.
Earla worked for Foremost Technologies in Bartonville for 25 years, retiring as assistant office manager in 2015.
She lived life to the fullest and was always willing and able to help anyone in need. Earla had an infectious smile and a wonderful sense of humor.
Her private graveside service will be in Prairie Haven Cemetery in Pekin. There will be no visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, IL 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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