Terry Beth Swartz, 62, of St. Joseph, met her savior, Jesus Christ, on Oct. 26, 2024.
She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a short hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born on Jan. 22, 1962, to Johnny and Margaret "Charlene" Swartz.
She was the youngest of four. Terry was a Benton High School graduate, class of 1980. She was a social butterfly and knew no stranger.
You could often find her at any ball park or dance recital, from here to Kansas City, cheering on her grandchildren, they were her absolute pride and joy. "Grandma T" always showed up, always had snacks, and always spoiled them! Terry devoted her life to Jesus Christ and was baptized on May 20, 2023, at Renovation Church, where she was an active member. She was strong in her faith.
Her love for everyone she knew will be greatly missed. Terry is preceded in death by her father, Johnny Swartz; sister and brother-in-law, Charlotte and Denny Rhodes; paternal grandparents, John and Helen Swartz; maternal grandparents, Charles and Nellie Travis; and her grandpuppy, Dexter. Terry is survived by her most treasured prizes, grandchildren, Cruz and Carson Christofferson, Collins and Harrison Kovac; son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Lindsey Kovac; daughter and son-in-law, Whitney and Sheldon Christofferson; mother, Charlene Swartz; sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Chuck Debenito; brother, David Swartz; nephews, Danny (Emily) and Dusty Rhodes; Joey (Jill), Vince (Kelsey), and John (Mellissa) D.
