CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA Ganelle Lorraine (Moore) Swartz, 82, of Martinsville, passed away peacefully Thursday, February 6, 2014, in Charlottesville. She was born December 15, 1931, a daughter of the late Clarence R. and Virginia Moore. She was employed in the Horticulture Department at Virginia Tech while her husband was completing his degree. She retired from Martinsville City Schools after many years of service. She was a charter member of Villa Heights Baptist Church and a member of First Baptist Church in Martinsville. She enjoyed sewing, bowling, bridge, raising her children, and spending time with her grandchildren and family. She was preceded into heaven by her husband, Hugh M. Swartz and a sister, Ramona Short. Family members include a son, Mike Swartz and wife, Lou Ann; a daughter, Becky Swartz and Brad Shaver; four grandchildren, Matt and Kyle Swartz, Samantha Barton and her husband, Jon, and Sarah Harper; a great grandson, Tucker Barton; and numerous nieces and nephews which were very dear to her. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2014, in Thornrose Cemetery in Staunton. The family wishes to express gratitude to family and friends who have been so supportive during this time, and the staff at UVA Hospital.