Anna Rae Swim

April 14, 1927 - November 1, 2016

Anna Rae Swim, 89, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 2:15 P.M. Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living in Hoopeston, IL. She was born April 14, 1927, in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Grover and Viola (Philpott) Fields. She married Dwight Swim on June 28, 1947, in Columbus, IN. He preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Sheri (Roy) Bauer of Cissna Park, IL; two sons, Gary (Jennie) Swim of Indianapolis, IN and Lary (Mary Kay) Swim of Hoopeston, IL; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Elizabeth Fields, Mary Margaret Marvin, Doris Thompson and Opal Sullivan; four brothers, Paul, Donald, Charles and Kenny Fields and one grandson, Johnny Swim. Anna worked in the production department at Joan of Arc, which later became Pillsbury, until her retirement. She attended the Chestnut Street Church of Christ Cowboy Church in Hoopeston. She enjoyed reading and delivering peace meals. Anna especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Friday November 4, 2016 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 12:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home, with Pastor Silas Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow at Mann’s Chapel in rural Rossville. Memorials may be made to Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Living 423 N. Dixie Highway, Hoopeston, IL 60942.