Faye Swanzy

1929 ∼ 2022

Faye Swanzy, 92, of Port Arthur passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont.

She was born on March 3, 1929, in Beaumont, Texas to James Artemus McMichael and Harmeline Davis McMichael. Faye was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a devoted homemaker who raised her family with Hubert, her husband of 62 years.  Faye was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Port Arthur.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hubert Alonzo Swanzy, Jr.; her daughter-in-law, Ann Marie Swanzy; two of her grandchildren, Kelly Angelica Swanzy and Eric James Swanzy.

Faye is survived by her daughter, Gale Kercheval and her husband, Steve of Meadows Place; her four sons, Chris Swanzy and his wife, Kathy of Montgomery, Kelly Swanzy and his wife, Angel of Crystal Beach, Arlen Swanzy and his wife, Trudy of Arlington, Keith Swanzy of Port Arthur; her grandchildren, Shad Swanzy, Michael (Kelly) Swanzy, Christy (Andrew) Wootton, Candice (Jonathan) Phoenix, Krystal (John) Gutierrez, Ryan Kercheval, Andy Kercheval, Alexis Swanzy, Colby Swanzy and Kim Swanzy as well as 15 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her nieces, Karen Haynes and Patricia Sealy; her nephew, John DeWitt and his wife, Stephanie along with their daughter, Mallory and several close cousins.

Private visitation and services are requested by the family. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park.

Condolences

Denise Daigle Lee February 23, 2022
My condolences to the Swanzy family. Faye was our neighbor my entire life growing up. She was kind and gracious. Faye was a treasure. It was an honor to have known her.
Linda-Huong T Nguyen February 9, 2022
My deepestcondolences to the family. To one of my favorite patron at the Port Arthur Public Library. You were the most amazing person and light of my life. I will miss the conversations we have together when you visit the library. I will miss you more than words can say. May you rest in peace.
Michelle Oates January 27, 2022
My thoughts and prayers stay with you and the family during this time. May God grant you all peace and strength during this time. Michelle Oates
Jerry Miller January 27, 2022
My sympathy goes out to all of your family. To her children: I remember your mom as being very sweet and good to be around and I have fond memories of time spent at your house. Prayers for all of you.
Jim & Aynn Upton January 27, 2022
In Loving Memory of Faye Swanzy, With deepest sympathies.A Sympathy Gift of Single Tree has been Planted In Loving Memory of Faye Swanzy courtesy of Jim & Aynn Upton.
Jim And Aynn Upton January 27, 2022
Arlen, Trudy and Alexis Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your mother/grandmother. May many special memories fill your hearts with happiness rather than sadness. The Upton Family
Sheryl Durman January 26, 2022
Mrs. Swanzy was the GREATgrandmother to my grandson Colby (CJ). She was always so sweet and excited when I would bring him by there for a visit...she attended a few of CJ's baseball games. She was so energetic full of smiles. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Swanzy as well and she would talk of her beloved husband, she missed him and now she is with him. She will be missed by many. Heaven gained an angel...
A. M. Davis January 26, 2022
To:  Chris, Glen Kelly, Gale, Arlen and Keith.         It is with a heavy heart that I send you my condolence, blessings, and kind wishes on the loss of your Beautiful Mother.   “Snookie” (as we always knew her, up until about 30 years ago when she informed me that she and “Junior” had “changed” their names) has always been the sweetest person and dearest cousin.  I loved how nice she was and easy to talk with whenever I visited or on the telephone.     May her Soul rest in Eternal Peace, along ALL of her Loved Ones who are awaiting her arrival.             Lovingly,   A. M.
Lyn Cutcliff Riley January 26, 2022
Dear Cousins, Chris, Kelly, Gale, Arlen & Trudy, and Keith, thank you for reaching out these past two weeks. Snookie was such a huge part of our childhood memories in our Port Arthur visits. She was the sweetest person, always smiling, and always welcoming us to come play and visit. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Loving hugs. Lyn
Joy Cutcliff Crump And John January 26, 2022
Dear Gale, Chris, Kelly, Arlen and Keith,      I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet mom. She was always “Snookie” to me and I have such fond memories of her  when we would visit Texas. I’m so glad I got to see her when we visited about 6 years ago. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers . Love, Joy