Myrtle Neola Ridgedell Swords was born on 10 April 1911 in Tangipahoa Parish. She passed away on 8 December 2013 in New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Merrick Ward Swords, Jr. and her only son Merrick Ward Swords, III. She is survived by one brother, Ivy Ridgedell, her two daughters, Lorrie Swords Vanderwall and Neola Gail Swords Sodek, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She graduated from Charity Hospital as a Registered Nurse in 1932. She was able to travel the world with her husband. She was an avid learner and ardent volunteer her whole life. She was a past president of the Rachel Semmes Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and a long term member of the Lakeview Woman’s Club. Among her many talents, she designed and sewed many of her and her daughters clothes.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, 3827 Canal St., New Orleans on Friday, December 13, 2013 at 1:30 pm. Visitation at the funeral home will begin at 12:00 Noon. Interment will be in Lake Lawn Mausoleum. Condolences may be expressed online at www.schoencanalstreet.com.
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