Irene Mcswain

Irene Lee Lynch McSwain, age 86 of Oakleaf Dr. (Mary's Grove) passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Carolinas Healthcare System Cleveland. She was born July 19, 1930 in Lincoln County to the late Charles "C.B." Lynch Sr. and Carrie Lee Lynch. Irene was a member of First Baptist Church of Cherryville where she sang in the choir and served as a Sunday School teacher. After retiring from AV Wray in Shelby, she worked at Harris Teeter until its closing. Irene loved gardening and being outdoors. She always had beautiful flowers and enjoyed seeing the birds in the yard. Irene was a devoted wife for 40 years to John Paul and she was a loving and caring mother and grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, John Paul McSwain; daughters, Deedria Beal Stephens and Marsha Glenn; one sister; and three brothers.

Survivors include her children, Barbara Beal Goodson (Steve) of Maiden, Ralph P. Glenn (Lynda) of Shelby, Lydia Paulette McSwain of Shelby, and Roger Dale McSwain (Carolyn) of Shelby; ten grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Emma Lynch and Evie Lynch; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 3:00 PM at First Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Vince Hefner officiating. Burial will follow at City Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:30 to 2:45 PM prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 301 E. First St. Cherryville, NC 28021 or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr. Shelby, NC 28150.