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Obituary for Rosa Lee Swartz
Rosa Lee Swartz passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of January 19, 2019 in Ridgeway SC. Rosie, as most people referred to her was born July 26, 1936 in Harrisonburg VA to the former Alvin W. Horn Sr. and Mildred Eaton Horn.
Rosie was married to Roy L Swartz Sr. who proceeded her in death January 1985. She also leaves three brothers Charles E. Horn Sr. of Linville VA and William L. (Bill) Horn and Alvin W. Horn Jr. both of Harrisonburg. Rosie, is survived by three children Rev. Dennis L Swartz of Washington DC, Peggy A. Swartz of Staunton VA and Vicky L Swartz of Kershaw SC and stepson Nelson E Swartz of Harrisonburg. She also leaves three grandchildren John J Bobbio Jr. of Fishersville VA, Justin H Swartz of Churchville VA and Courtney F James of Kershaw SC and seven great-grandchildren.
In her early years, Rosie cared for children in their homes and was later employed as a line worker at the former Shenandoah Poultry in Harrisonburg. After leaving Shenandoah Poultry she worked at numerous jobs in and around Harrisonburg and before retirement was employed as a home health aide and companion.
Rosie was happiest when she was invited to family gatherings where she was almost always the center of attention. Rosie was also a dedicated crafter and loved making and then selling her crafts at local craft shows along with her sister-in-law and side-kick, Mary M Swartz until her death on May 6, 2003.
There will be a celebration of Life Service and reception honoring Rosie with Rev. Dennis Swartz officiating February 9, 2019, from 1-4 pm at The Harrisonburg Eagles #4150 1230 Old Furnace Rd. Harrisonburg VA 22802. Family and friends are invited to bring their pictures, stories, and memories of her to share.
At her request, Rosie, was cremated, and her ashes will be interred alongside her husband at East Lawn Memorial Gardens at a later
