She received salvation at an early age at Life Temple Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Elder B.R. Hatch in Dallas, Texas. She completed her education in the Dallas Independent School District. Ms. Swain was employed at Southern Methodist University for 25 years. She was “momma” to everyone including the many children she fostered. The strength and love her life reflected in her family and in the community was priceless.
Lou Berta is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Swain; parents, Arthur Smith and Rosa Lee Brent; 1 sister, Marjorie Weatherall; 2 brothers, William Pennington and Albert Pennington; 1 son, Eddie Green; 2 daughters, Rosalind Beaty and Cierra Thompson-Swain; and 1 granddaughter, Keirra Green.
She leaves to cherish five children: Kenneth (Kimberly) Green of Dallas, Texas, Linda Livingston of Dallas, Texas, Talbert (Betty) Green of Dallas, Texas, Jasmine Thompson of Dallas, Texas, and Lester Anderson of Dallas, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She had a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends that will always cherish her memory.
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