Delma Jean Swihart, 87 of Homosassa, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018, under the loving care of her family and Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast. Delma was born in Waverly, Tennessee to the late Oliver Ross and Betty (Sinks) Perry.
She married Sherman Swihart, Jr. on June 26, 1948 and had recently celebrated 70 years of loving marriage. Delma was a school bus driver in Hamilton, OH for 20 years. After retirement, she and her husband Sherman made the move to Florida to enjoy everything the Sunshine State had to offer.
A loving Christian woman that was dedicated to her faith and her family, she had been an active member of the Church of the Nazarene for most of her life. Delma had a wonderful talent and eye for home decorating and design. She also had a knack for refurbishing old furniture and turning “trash into treasures”. Later in life she discovered her talent as an artist and created many beautiful paintings over the years. Delma will be remembered as a warm, friendly and hospitable woman that never met a stranger and always made those around her feel comfortable and welcome.
In addition to her loving husband of 70 years, Sherman Swihart, Jr., those left to cherish Delma’s precious memory are sons: Michael Edward Swihart (Linda) of Hartsville, WY, Mark Steven Swihart (Carla) of Ft. Collins, CO; daughters: Melinda Denise Roberts of Middletown, OH, Melissa Elaine Wilson (Wade) of Tampa, FL, Maria Irma Swihart of Nashville, TN; 10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Delma was preceded in death by 7 siblings.
Funeral services for Delma will be conducted on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Hernando Church of the Nazarene, with Dr. Larry Dennis, District Superintendent of the North Florida Church of the Nazarene officiating. Friends may join Delma’s family in visitation beginning at 12:00 PM until the hour of service. Inurnment will be at a later date at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Arrangements are under the direction of the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness.
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