Emily Sanders Swanson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Emily Sanders Swanson of Port Allen, Louisiana, born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, who passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Ernest Swanson Sr.; her sons, Cecil Eric Swanson and Ernest "Nubbin" Swanson Jr.; her parents, Cecil Sanders and Eleanor Sanders; her sister Mercedes "Deedie" Villere; and her brother-in-law Ramie "Boots" Villere.
She is survived by: her children, Terry Swanson (Beth) and Sharon Swanson; her daughters-in-law, Dana Swanson and Michele Swanson; her grandchildren, Travis Swanson (Allison), Jonathan Swanson (Amanda), Trent Swanson (Elyse), Jarrod Swanson (Brooke), Marta Swanson, Jeremy Swanson (Courtney), Dylan David (Kristin), Kelsey Gosserand (Ricky) and Jerron King (Lisa); her great grandchildren, Aubin, Charles Swanson, Sophie, Rylie, Maggie Sproles, Trevor Swanson, Claire Emily, Hank Owen, Abby Swanson, Sadie and Cane Lemoine; and her daughter Yon Sim Balis. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to Sharon Baptist Church.
