Rose Swarts

June 16, 1936–March 8, 2024

 

Rose “Rosie” Compliment Swarts, 87, of Coal Grove, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Concord Health and Rehab in Wheelersburg.
Rosie was born June 16, 1936 to Lawrence and Mary (Schmeisser) Compliment.

She graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1954.

She was married for 56 years to Joseph Swarts, who preceded her in death on March 7, 2011.
Rosie’s favorite job was working with the kitchen staff at Dawson Bryant Schools and serving the students in the cafeteria.

She also opened her own home (and refrigerator) to all the kids who visited through the years.
In addition to her husband, Rosie was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul Compliment, Lawrence (Hoot) Compliment, Joe Compliment and John (Meat) Compliment; and four sisters Mary (Sis) Smith, Evelyn (Eff) Bellamy, Veronica (Tiny) Runyan and Alice Johnson.
Rosie is survived by her five children, Mike (Cindy) Swarts, Tim (Leann) Swarts, Mary (Jeff) Waddle, Susie (Mark) Stewart, and Greg (Amy) Swarts.

She has 13 grandchildren Katie Murphy, Alex Swarts, Holli Swarts, Jessica Owens, Randi Greene, Allison Swarts, Zach Waddle, Natalie Gaido, Stephanie Sparrow, Adam Stewart, Brett Simpson, Sidney Simpson and Presleigh Swarts; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by one sister, Bobbi (Shelton) Deeds; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service was Monday at O’Keefe Baker Funeral Home in Ironton on Monday, March 11th. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Ironton Catholic Schools, 912 S. Sixth St., Ironton or Harvest for the Hungry food pantry, 120 N. Fifth St., Ironton.
Our family would like to express our sincere thanks to the staff at Concord Health and Rehab for taking such great care of our Mom and enjoying her wit and orneriness.

We hope her memory keeps you laughing for years.