The family of the late Ethel Hilridge Rivers – Swaby (affectionately known as “Ms. Ethel”, “Aunt Ethel”, “Awa”, “Gammie” or “Mommie”) regrets to announce her peaceful passing on Friday, October 18th, 2024.
She was preceded in death by: Her first husband, Dennis (“Uncle Denny”) Rivers & her son Kenny Rivers
Left to cherish her memory are:
• Daughters: Belvalou Julian & Sherell “Sherry” Smith
• Daughter-in-law: Marguerite Rivers
• Grandchildren: Christopher Rivers, Kara Julian, Sara Rivers, Karmen Scott, Matthew Smith, Kezia Julian & Taron Smith
• Great Grandchildren: Mariah Rivers, Rashaun Rivers, Kayley Smith, Teyah Rivers, Kaylani Scott, Kaiden Bush, Alexia Smith, Izabella Rankin, Jaiden Scott, Brooklyn Smith, Kai Scott & Abram Smith
• Two Great-Great Grand Children and many other beloved relatives and special friends.
The Celebration of Life service for the late Ethel Rivers-Swaby, will be held on Sunday, 3rd November 2024 at 3:00pm at the Church of God Chapel – West Bay on Town Hall Road.
Closed casket service/private viewing for close relatives and friends
Dress in bright colors or Green (which was Ethel’s favorite color)
Interment will follow at the West Bay Cemetery (across from the West Bay Fire Station)
In lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to Jasmine Hospice Care, The Pines Retirement Home or the Chapel Church of God – West Bay (where Ethel worshiped for many years).
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