Obituary of Lucille Sword

Lucille L. Sword, 88, born May 26, 1924 in Matewan, West Virginia to Seymour and Nellie Blackburn, passed away March 21, 2013 in Jacksonville, Florida. Lucille was a true "Matriarch" of the family. She will be greatly missed. She was predeceased by both parents. Lucille is survived by daughters, Lynda Joyner, Sharon Seagroves (Danny) ; grandchildren, Tammy Holt, Tim Hixson (Mary), Michelle Ross (Michael), Jamie Joyner (LaShanta), Chris Sloope (Nicole), Adam Sloope (Julia), Ashley Keenan (Josh); great grandchildren, Roosevelt Brown, III, Devin Reed, Isaiah Reed, Timothy McQueen, Ikeya Joyner, Jayme Joyner, Savannah Holt, Parker Holt, Faith Sloope, LucyGrace Sloope, a great-great grandchild, Layla Brown; sisters, Paula Hardin, Juanita Epling, Omalee Aders, Kaye Gooslin; aunt, Della Griffey and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm, Sunday, March 24, 2013 at the funeral home. A Celebration of Life will be held 1 pm, Monday, March 25, 2013 in the chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Stephen Wolgamott officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Arlington Park Cemetery. Our special thanks to The McGraw Center for Caring of Community Hospice of Northeast Florida for their unbelievable support and kindness. Please send memorial contributions in Lucille's honor to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Arrangements by Arlington Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, Florida. 32211, (904) 724-6384.