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Kelly Swisher Obituary
Peggy Adriana "Kelly" Swisher was born September 5, 1939 in Tulsa, OK, the daughter of Morris and Dorothy (Elam) Kelly. She died Sunday, January 18, 2015 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. She was 75 years of age. Kelly was a 1957 graduate of Central High School in Tulsa, OK and a 1960 graduate of St. John Nursing School. She was a Registered Nurse. Kelly married Robert Errol "Bob" Swisher on August 5, 1960 in Tulsa. She attended St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Shawnee Mission, KS. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army, Headquarters, P.O. Box 269, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Kelly is survived by, Husband, Bob Swisher, Shawnee, KS, Children, Mason & wife Maureen Swisher, Quincy, IL, Eric & wife Jen Swisher, Willis, TX, Cindy & husband John Ottaviano, Stamford, CT, Dana & husband Derek Blackburn, Broken Arrow, OK, Grandchildren, Kelly, Ross, E.J., & Zack Swisher, Casey & Craig Ottaviano, Mackenzie, Macy, & Maddy Blackburn.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
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February 9, 2015
Dear Bob and Family,
We were saddened to read of Kelly's passing in the Dispatch. She will be sorely missed.
In sympathy and support, Gary and Joyce Rabas
February 4, 2015
Kelly-You were the most wonderful friend and you have no idea how many or how much all of us will miss you and your funny comments and expressions, especially me. Love you always girlfriend. Special prayers sent to Bob, Mason, Eric, Cindi, Dana and to your very special grandkids...may their memories of you bring them comfort during this time. God bless the Swishers...Kerri & Cowboy
February 4, 2015
Dear Bob, Mikki and I were surprised and sorry to read about your loss of Kelly. If we can be of any help. Randy
Jami (Harnden) Reyes
February 3, 2015
Sorry I did not respond earlier, my mom just called and told me. I practically grew-up at the Swisher household and I'm so sorry to hear about Kelly. She was always such a sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers go out to Bob, Mason, Cindy, Eric and Dana.
January 28, 2015
I love you, Kelly.
Lisa Scheiterle
January 28, 2015
Words really can't express how much I will miss my YaYa, Kelly. My prayers go out to Bob and all the kids and grandkids. God Bless. Petrena & Tom
January 27, 2015
We are so sorry for the loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Love Michael and Anne Fields
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