Debbie Swift

Debbie Swift, age 66, of Damascus, Virginia passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Sacramento, California and was a daughter of the late Earl and Lois Gero. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Gero and Stephen Gero; and one sister, Cheryl Ann Smithers. She grew up in Maryland and had lived in Florida for forty years prior to moving to Virginia. She was a retired CNA. Debbie is survived by one son, James E. Lippincott and his wife, Jennifer, of Jacksonville, Florida; two daughters, Samantha Gurnee and her husband, Darwin, of North Augusta, South Carolina and Mary Allison and her husband, Walt, of Hancock, Wisconsin; her companion, Richard Smithers of Damascus, Virginia; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Florida. Online condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Ms. Swift and her family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Avenue, Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: (276) 475-3631.Read Obituary