Essie Mae Swanson Obituary
The passing of Essie Mae Swanson (LaGrange, Georgia) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 14, 2026 at the age of 93. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Essie Mae Swanson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Essie had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Essie may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her mother Lizzie Lou Phillips; her sons, Infant and Willie James Truitt, Sr. (Rosa) of LaGrange, GA; her siblings, King Phillips, James Phillips, Charlie Phillips and Mamie Harrilson; Nasir Truitt.
She is survived by: her children, Joe H. Swanson, John A Swanson (Linda) and Rosa McCord (Harvey). She is also survived by twenty-one grandchildren, fifty-four great grandchildren, twenty-nine great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins.
