Mary Lou Swinesburg

Mary Lou Swinesburg, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother of Weatherly, Packer Township Pennsylvania went home to be with Jesus, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 10, 2024.

Mary Lou was 97 years old.

Born Tuesday, March 15, 1927, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Edward and Lillian (Wayne) Billig. Mary Lou was also predeceased by; husband, William R. Swinesburg, brother, Richard Billig, and great granddaughter, Lily Warren.

Surviving are son, William E. Swinesburg and his wife, Flora of Weatherly; daughters, Mary Beth Kaufman wife of Derek of Lowell, MI and Laurie A. MacDonald wife of Daniel of New Ringgold. She had 12 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

A Weatherly High School graduate, Mary Lou was a homemaker. She was a member of Christ Evangelical Free Church of Lehighton. Mary Lou enjoyed gardening, sewing and needlework. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy and she always had many pictures and stories to share about them.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home and Cremation Services of 211 First Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427 - 4231.

A Celebration of Mary Lou’s life will be held at 10 o’clock A.M. on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from Christ Evangelical Free Church of Lehighton located at 2420 Blakeslee Blvd. Lehighton, Pennsylvania 18235 with visitation from 9 to10 A.M.

Interment will be at St Matthew’s Cemetery, Weatherly, Pennsylvania immediately following the celebration.

Memorials in her name to: Christ Evangelical Free Church.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com