Ms. Swarzette Eason, age 68 of Smithfield, NC transitioned on Thursday September 1, 2016 at Johnston Medical Center. Swarzette was born to Donnie and Iola Eason on August 29, 1948.

Swarzette attended and graduated from Johnston Central High School in 1966, and attended Shaw University in Raleigh, NC. She held various positions with Johnston Medical Center, Johnston County Health Department and Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action. Swarzette was very active in her community as a community advocate with East Smithfield Improvement Organization and "Operation Helping Hand" outreach program.

Swarzette was preceded in death by her parents Donnie and Iola Eason, brothers James Alfred, Willie Floyd, Donnie Jr., William, Melvin and sister Inez. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, one sister Mrs. Sylvia Davis(Mondena), two aunts; Mrs. Janie Montgomery, Mrs. Virginia Whitley, fifteen nieces, nineteen great great nieces, six nephews, eighteen great nephews, eight great great nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Ms. Eason are scheduled for Tues Sept. 6, 2016 Galilee Missionary Baptist Church 2017 Galilee Rd Smithfield, NC. Viewing begins at 11:00am followed by a celebration of life at 12 noon.

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Guest Book

Message: We grew up in the same neighborhood and even after I went to the Air Force and came back home, that friendship never ceased; prayers to the family; she is in heaven with her family so she will truly be alright!!!!

Submitted_by_and_Date: Beverly Hagins 9/1/2016

Date: 9/1/2016 8:24 PM

Message: Swarzette and I worked together at Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Submitted_by_and_Date: Obelia Hocutt 09/02/2016

Date: 9/2/2016 4:25 PM

Message: Swazette you will be truly missed, your demeanor was a welcoming to all who knew you.

Submitted_by_and_Date: Jacqueline Lacy September 4, 2016

Date: 9/4/2016 9:51 PM

Message: My Prayers are with the family.

Submitted_by_and_Date: Joyce Bynum Palmer 9/3/2016

Date: 9/3/2016 7:47 PM

Message: To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and strengthen you during this time.

Submitted_by_and_Date: Joyce Lockamy 9/3/2016

Date: 9/3/2016 9:08 AM

Message: I am sorry to hear of Swarzettes passing. No more suffering. I pray for your strength in these times. Gonna miss Swarzett.

Submitted_by_and_Date: Lois Smith

Date: 9/2/2016 10:19 PM

Message: Today I am deeply sadden as I received a call about the passing of Miss Swarzette Eason. I loved her as a big sister. When we were little she used to put us neighborhood boys in the car and ride us all over town, and we had a lot of fun. She really cared and loved us too. She treated me like family since I grew up two houses down. Condolences to the family, my family.

Submitted_by_and_Date: Eddie Royal Sr 9/5/2016

Date: 9/5/2016 8:33 PM

Message: Swartte was a very unique person. She was a genuine person, nothing fake or phony, just straight forward. She will be missed.

Submitted_by_and_Date: Wanda and Bernard Bryant

Date: 9/5/2016 8:29 PM

Message: It is truly a sad day for me , as I received word of Miss Swarzette Eason passing away. I've always loved her as a big sister. When we were little she used to put us neighborhood boys in the car with her and ride us all over town and we loved it. She always treated me as family since I grew up two houses down from her. Condolences to the family, my family in heart.

Submitted Date: 9/5/2016

Date: 9/5/2016 8:06 PM

Message: You will be forever missed Aunt Swarzette for your love and compassion. Thank you for being the loving aunt that always reached out to me (and Trey) and for making us feel apart of family.

Rest in peace...

Submitted_by_and_Date: Sharon Sanders-Conyers (Floyd's daughter) 9/5/16

Date: 9/5/2016 9:37 PM

Message: To my family from Melvin, Carol and Vernell Dodd: Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. May God give you strength because only God and time can remove this pain. Keep your head up and look to the hills from which your help comes from.

Submitted_by_and_Date: Melvin, Carol and Vernell Dodd

Date: 9/6/2016 9:23 AM

Message: She will be missed in Smithfield and especially in the neighborhood. She was an advocate for fairness for all and a voice for those who would remain silent. Sleep peacefully my friend.

Submitted_by_and_Date: PJ 9/6/16

Date: 9/6/2016 3:22 PM