Shirley Jean (Jolly) Swiger, age 85, of Springfield Missouri; Born in Monticello, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, August 02, 2020, in her home, surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born July 28, 1935, in Monticello, Arkansas to Reverend Isaac William Callaway and Zora Bell Jolly. She was a graduate of Mt. Shasta High School in California. Shirley was first united in marriage to David O. Carpentier on January 29, 1956, in Mt. Shasta, California, their marriage was dissolved after 8 years. Shirley later married Fredrick J. Swiger (Sam) in Carson City, Nevada on July 19, 1968 and were married 52 years until her death from Dementia/Alzheimer’s. Shirley worked in her early years outside the home in office and bookkeeping positions and later became a full time homemaker. Shirley’s greatest love was for the Lord Jesus and her family. She enjoyed studying her Bible, reading, sewing, crafting, flea marketing, politics and Fox News.

Survivors include her loving husband, Fredrick J. Swiger (Sam); Daughter, Marci M. Carpentier; Son, Steven D. Carpentier; three Grandchildren, Jennifer L. Klute of Elkhorn, Nebraska, Lindsey A. Carpentier and Matthew S. Carpentier, both of Springfield, MO; Two Great Grandchildren, Ethan C. Rebish of Springfield, MO and Genevieve Klute of Elkhorn, Nebraska; one sister, Esther Earlene Jones of Sheridan, Arkansas; Nieces, Stefanie L. Huston of Springfield, Missouri; Sharon Jones Quinn, Vicky Jones Starrett, and Kim Jones Honea of Arkansas (Currently Alabama), Kay Barnes Mitchell, Joy Jolly Carpenter, Rae Ann Jolly Dilley  and Lynn Jolly Cargill, Nephews, Kevin D. Barnes and Darren Jones; along with other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Reverend Isaac William Callaway and Zora Bell Jolly, Sisters; Ruby Irene Barnes, Fredie Mae Avila, Brother, Raymond Estelle Jolly; and Nephew, Terrence L. Jones.

A celebration of Shirley’s life will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 22, 2020, at South Creek Church, 3145 W. Republic Road, in Springfield, MO 65807, Officiated by Pastors Justin Nelson and Brandon Taylor. Flowers, may be sent in Shirley’s name to South Creek Church, 3145 W. Republic Road, in Springfield, MO 65807, 417-888-5155. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home South.

Shirley’s family extends its appreciation to

• The staff of Cox Physicians, Primary Care Physician, Mimi Propst; Staff, Brooke and Helen; Previous Staff, Cassie.
• The Cox Health At Home Team 2 – Hospice Staff and her Cox Private Pay Caregiver, for their tender care and compassion during her last days and hours.