Gwendolyn M. Swims Was born May 11, 1926 in New Madrid County to Ruth Duckworth Fox and Henry Fox she died Sunday May 9, 2010 at Heritage Garden of Portageville, MO at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 29 days. She was united in marriage on January 7, 1946 to Leonard Swims he proceeded her in death on April 24, 2003, also preceding her in death, were her parents, Ruth Duckworth Fox & Henry Fox, and one sister Peggy Fox. She leaves to cherish her memories Her Sons: Don (Tonya) Swims of Portageville , MO Hank (Patty) Swims of Portageville, MO Daryl Swims of New Madrid, MO and Daughters Regenia (Jim) Gurganus of Park Forest, IL Debbie (Mark) Wilson of Portageville, MO Two Brothers; James (Bea) Fox of Portageville MO Bill Fox of Herrin IL Grandchildren ; 12 Great- Grandchild 2 and a host many other relatives and friends.