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Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair.

Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there.

Perhaps you prayed a sincere prayer or came to pay a call.

Perhaps you sang a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all.

Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say.

Perhaps you prepared a tasty dish, or maybe furnished a car.

Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from afar.

Whatever you did to console our hearts, by word or deed or touch.

Whatever was the kindly part, we thank you, oh so very much.

— The Family

Zachary Gray | Anthony Drayton | Keith Scott

Kendall Horton | Octavius Sansbury | Sheldon Smith

Dontee Kinney | Ebony Smith

Auvion Joiner | Rodney Joiner | Ron Joiner

Cedric Odie | Garfield Bolton | Antione Beasley

Day’Vion Travis

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Alma Marie Swanson was born August 2, 1950, in Pecos, Texas to the late Leslie and Willie Shorter. Alma was known as Poochie by family and to others she was also known as Brown Sugar. In 1985, she married her late husband Fred Swanson who left us in June 2025. She worked at Pyote Boy ’ s & Girl ’ s Home for many years as a house parent. She was also a CNA at Lamesa Nursing Home. Alma suffered from congestive heart failure and renal kidney failure for many years. She fought a good fight; boy did she put up a fight. She was preceded in death by her (stepfather) Frank Shorter. Her sisters, Sandra and Mearlynn Shorter. Brothers Edward Lewis, Neal Lewis, Douglas Shorter and Cleburn Joiner. Her beloved grand - daughter Keyanna Sansbury. Alma leaves to cherish her memories, her daughters Janiell Gray (Zachery) Tiffany Swanson (De ’ Andre), Tamica Joiner (Keith), Shadnica Joiner (Jay). Bonus daughters: Lori Peterson, Shatarri Singleton, Rhonda Richardson. Grand daughter Druscilla that she raised as her own. Her sisters: Mary Beasley (Antonie), Patsy Shorter, Sheila and Regina Joiner, Martha Blackmon. Bonus sisters: Theresa Holcomb / Faye Manuel. Her brothers: Rodney Joiner, Promise Joiner, and Ron Joiner (Samantha). Alma leaves behind five granddaughters, two grandsons, ten great grandchildren not including all the ones that she adopted. She has a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and many, many friends.

Processional Psalm 23 Hymn of Comfort “Storm Is Over Now” by Kirk Franklin Scripture Reading Old Testament — Minister Ron Joiner New Testament — Minister Ron Joiner Prayer Sister Devon Daniels Solo Sister Ruth Scott Resolutions Bridget Jordan Remarks (2 Minutes Please) Poem Janiell Gray Solo Johnny Marry Eulogy Pastor Kelly The Crowing ceremony

Family of Alma Swanson “Testimony” by Marvin Sapp Parting View Golden Gate Funeral Directors “Shining Star” by Manhattans Recessional

Psalm119:104-105

Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. Thy wordis a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.