Julia Mae (LeFever) Swaney

Julia Mae Swaney, 77, of Cayuga, IN passed away Sunday, May 4th, 2025 at home. She was born August 1, 1947 in Paxton, IL the daughter of John Edwin Sr. and Treva Mae (Rector) LeFever. She married Mickey Lee Swaney August 6, 1967 in Covington, IN. He preceded her in death September 3, 2023. She is survived by 5 children, Sheila (Dallas) Moore of Perrysville, IN, Patty (Scott) Keller of Veedersburg, IN, Brad (Lisa) Swaney of Oxford, IN, Donna Swaney of Cayuga, IN and Melissa Swaney of Cayuga, IN and another son-in-law, Raymond McGaha of Danville, IL. She is also survived by sister, Pamela Rice of Georgetown and nephews, Jeremy and Kyle Rice and a grandmother to 19 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, step-dad, Don Newkirk, brother, John Edwin LeFever, Jr. and children, Debbie and Ricky. She lived the last 23 years with her daughter, Melissa and helped raise 3 of her grandchildren. She loved all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much and enjoyed watching them grow up. She also enjoyed crocheting, word-search puzzles, and reading. She loved getting out of the house and going shopping while she still could. She will be sorely missed by her family and all that knew her.

Visitation will be held from 12-2pm Friday, May 9, 2025, with the funeral service to follow all to be held at the funeral home. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Covington, IN will follow with Pastor Kurt Flora officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hemophilia of Indiana.

Arrangements entrusted to Shelby & Keller Funeral Home, 622 Third St., Covington, IN 47932 (765) 793-2221  www.shelbykellerfh.com