Gayle Hurd Swords Obituary
The passing of Gayle Hurd Swords of Mandeville, Louisiana, born in New Orleans, Louisiana leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 16, 2026 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gayle Hurd Swords to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Cullom "Buster" Swords; her children, Michael Hurd "Mike" Swords and Erica Swords; and her parents, Roy Edward Hurd, Sr. and Anita Vincenet Hurd.
She is survived by: her children, Stephanie Swords, Kelly Swords, Wendy Swords Stouffer and Cullom S. Swords (Lisa); her grandchildren, Michael Swords (Nicole), Sara Fredericks, Ali Fredericks, Heather Stouffer Oliphint (Ben), Claire Stouffer Cowden (Seth), Logan Swords and Kyle Swords; her daughter-in-law Ruby Crawford Swords; and her sister Royanne Hurd Blossman. She is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, 1-800-805-5856, https://www.stjude.org.
