Anna Catherine Reilly Swenson

Anna is survived by her greatly loving family. Husband, Gordon Swenson, Daughter and Husband, Elaine Hines and Randell Hines, Grandson, Jeffrey Hines, Granddaughter and Husband and Great Granddaughter, Stephanie O’Sullivan, Jeremiah O’Sullivan and Savannah O’Sullivan, as well as her sister-in-law, Joanne Reilly, niece and nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.

Anna’s beloved brother, John Francis Reilly II predeceased her.

Anna her husband Gordon and daughter Elaine moved to Hollywood, Florida in 1956. While in Hollywood, Florida Anna became a Lay Minister with St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church. She also involved herself in caring for the sick and elderly and helping the poor.

In 2007 Anna and her husband Gordon, moved to Jupiter, Florida to be closer to her daughter and grandchildren. Anna resumed her work as a Lay Minister at St. Peter’s Catholic Church as well as helping those in need.

Anna was always enthusiastic to learn and acquire knowledge and education in many subjects. She always graduated at the top her classes in all furthered education she sought out. Anna received a full scholarship to Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after high school, continued in her desire for education, and at the age of 68 Anna returned to college for the final time.

Anna loved the outdoors and outdoor activities, animals, and celebrating any event with family and friends.Anna was a truly intelligent, adventurous, humorous, and caring individual. She will be missed by the many whose lives she has touched.

Her desire was to help people in their time of need and adversities. The family would appreciate if those who can would make a donation to the American Red Cross in honor of Anna.