Dorothy "Jane" Swift

Dorothy "Jane" Swift has stepped into the presence of Almighty God. She passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the age of 87. Her voice will be greatly missed.

Jane was born February 15, 1939, in Detroit, Texas to Ernest & Evie Smith.

She met her husband, Roy Swift in Wichita Falls at a church softball game and the two were married December 20, 1957, and celebrated 68 years of marriage in December 2025.

Working for Texas Electric, the family transferred to Eastland in 1962.

Jane loved the Lord and taught Sunday School and G.A's. She was a counselor at Lueders G.A. Camp. One of her most loved jobs was helping teach reading at Siebert Elementary.

Survivors include her husband, Roy Swift; two children; Gail Swift Williamson and husband, Lynn and Ken Swift and wife, Joni. She was "Nana" to five grandchildren, Cameron Williamson Mouser and husband, Aaron, Colt Williamson and wife, Susan, Julie Swift, Jenna Swift Aleman and husband, Josh, Mark Swift and wife, Tatum; Seven and ½ great-grandchildren,

Mac Mouser, Walker, Piper, Marjorie Katherine "Emmie Kate" and Rosemary Williamson. Alena Aleman and one more baby Swift on the way.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Earnest & Evie Smith, brothers, Paul Smith, Ray Smith, Lee Roy Smith and sisters, Juanita Westmoreland and Ann Clements.

Mom is leaving a legacy of a strong Christian matriarch. She was an example of a woman putting her family first. In her quiet nature, she was a powerful prayer warrior with great faith.

Mom's Life Verse

2 Timothy 4:7-8

[7] I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. [8] Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness.

The last great test of faith is death.

"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

And a special appreciation for the excellent care that she received during her stay at the Woodlands Assisted Living and Solaris Hospice.

"Death is only dreadful for those who live in dread and fear of it. Death is not wild and terrible, if only we can be still and hold fast to God's Word. Death is not bitter, if we have not become bitter ourselves. Death is grace, the greatest gift of grace that God gives to people who believe. Death is mild, death is sweet and gentle; it beckons to us with heavenly power, if only we realize that it is the gateway to our homeland, the tabernacle of joy, the everlasting kingdom of peace."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Pallbearers are Colt Williamson, Mark Swift, Aaron Mouser, Tab Felts, Kyle Swift, Kyser Swift and Witten Swift.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00am Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Eastland City Cemetery with a Memorial service to be held at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church Eastland, officiated by Bro. Kevin Burrow. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home Eastland.