Obituary of Ella Swindell

Powells Point, NC Ella Keech Swindell, age 90, died peacefully, Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at the home of her granddaughter, Pennie S. Burke in Powells Point, NC. She was the daughter of the late Bryan Keech and Mary Etta Wallace Keech. She was also predeceased by two sisters and four brothers. Originally from Belhaven, NC, she lived in Elizabeth City, NC, and the last few years with her daughter and son in law in Chesapeake, VA. She was a volunteer for Albemarle Hospital and the American Red Cross. She was a member of Living Waters Christian Fellowship Church in Chesapeake, VA, and New Life Assembly of God Church in Elizabeth City, NC. Survivors include one son Alvis Swindell and wife Kathy of Greenville, NC; one daughter Linda Massengill and husband Charles of Chesapeake, VA; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and a step great-granddaughter; a sister in law and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be Saturday, December 13, 2003, at 1:00 PM in Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC with the Rev. Clay Manos officiating. Burial will follow in New Hollywood Cemetery, Elizabeth City, NC. The family will receive friends Friday evening 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the funeral home, and will assemble at the funeral home Saturday afternoon. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. To sign the online register visit www.twifordfh.com.