Obituary of Florence Swartz

Florence Bowen Swartz, 73, died on Friday, November 28, 2003 at her residence. Mrs. Swartz was born in Hogg Island, VA and was co-owner of Swartz Fisheries Inc. in Frisco. She was a long-time resident of Frisco and a member of the Cape Hatteras Baptist Church and recently moved to Elizabeth City. She was the daughter of the late Eli and Grace Robbins Bowen and was the wife of Robert ‘Bob’ Swartz of the home. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mary Nannette Zepp of Newport News, VA and Delores Ann Belvin of New Port Richie, FL; one brother, Irving Bowen of Nassawadox, VA. Graveside services will be held at Laurel Memorial Gardens, Grandy, on Sunday, November 30, 2003 at 3:00 pm with the Rev. John Cullop, of the Cape Hatteras Baptist Church officiating. The family will receive friends at 324 Planters Run Drive, Elizabeth City. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Albemarle Hospice, POB 189, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Twiford’s Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register.