Elizabeth J. Swales, 89, passed away on October 25, 2026, in Greendale, Indiana.
Elizabeth was born on February 13, 1937, in Walton, Kentucky, to Harold L. and Della E. (Roberts) Shearer.
Elizabeth worked as a secretary and in payroll for the Lawrenceburg School Corporation for over 20 years. Betty was an active member of Greendale First Church of Christ, where she served as the organist and pianist for more than 40 years. She also taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. In addition, she attended St. John Lutheran Church in Lawrenceburg for several years, where she taught Sunday school and Vacation Bible School (VBS) and played in the bell choir.
Betty generously gave her time to others through volunteer work with hospice for several years and through 24 years of service as a Pink Lady at Dearborn County Hospital.
Family and faith were the most important things in Betty’s life. In her free time, she was an avid reader who enjoyed word search puzzles and watching the NCIS television series.
Betty is survived by her daughters, Kim Smith and Lisa (Herman) Price; her grandchildren, Andrea Lynn (Brandon) Atkins, Jodi Price (Andrew Wykoff), and Kara (Bill) Tucker; her great-grandchildren, Mia Ray “Bee” Golden, Samantha “Sammy” Marie Golden, Hayley Friedhoff, Donovan Atkins, Jacob Atkins, Sam Tucker, and Stella Tucker; and her great-great-grandchildren, Riley and Melody Roth.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Della Shearer; her beloved husband of 39 years, Clyde “Ray” Swales; her son, Kevin Swales; and her brother, William “Peck” Shearer.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Family and friends will be received on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 4937 IN-48, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025. A funeral service will follow at 4:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Loving Hearts Hospice, Greendale First Church of Christ, or St. John Lutheran Church.
Online condolences may be shared at www.youngfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Rullman Hunger Funeral Home, 219 Mechanic Street, Aurora, IN 47001, (812) 926-1450.