Kay Ellen Swann, 79, of Black Mountain, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018.
Mrs. Swann was born February 16, 1939 in McDowell County to the late Frank and Mabel Byrd Hamby. She was an avid Tarheel fan and enjoyed walking around Lake Tomahawk. Kay devoted her life to peace and love. She retired from the Black Mountain Center with 21 years of service as a CNA.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her aunts, Cleo, Ethel and Kat Byrd, Carolyn Hogan and Pauline Medford.
Kay is survived by her daughter, Swanee Swann (David), sons, Mark Swann (Sheila), Tracey Swann (Cris), Terry Swann Jr. and Scott Swann; grandchildren, Sheena, Josh, Brittany, Alex, Christopher, Heaven, Hunter, Chelsie, Cheyenne, Sophia, and Olivia; and great grandchildren, Will, Zoe, Ronan and Sadie.
The family will receive friends Monday, April 9, 2018 from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at Mills Chapel Baptist Church with a celebration of life service immediately following.
Burial will be in Bethlehem Community Cemetery in Old Fort.