Susan Swofford Gearhart Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Susan Swofford Gearhart of Athens, Georgia. Susan, born on July 27, 1938, passed away on June 7, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Curtis Swofford and Sue Cartledge Swofford; her stepmother Helen Swofford; her husband Thomas Gearhart; her brothers, Robert and Don Swofford; and her grandson-in-law Travis Kurtz.

She is survived by: her children, Mark Gearhart (Tammay) of Martin, Jeff Gearhart (Sharon) of Fort Pierce, FL and Susan Parker (Bo) of Monroe; her grandchildren, Regina Kurtz, Catie Lees (Tim), Wil Gearhart (Emily), Matthew Gearhart, Joe Gearhart (Alyssa), Josh Parker and Jessica Stone (Cliff); and her sister-in-law Janet Swofford. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Scholarship Fund, 958 Epps Bridge Parkway, Athens, GA 30606.