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Margaret Houston Swats

August 10, 1924 — December 11, 2012

Margaret Houston Swats

MARGARET G. SWATS STAUNTON, VA Margaret Houston (Groah) Swats, 88, widow of Harry Swats, of 512 Houston Street died Tuesday, December 11, 2012, in Augusta Health, Fishersville. She was born August 10, 1924, in Vesuvis, a daughter of the late Ollie H. and Maggie (Campbell) Groah. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Swats was employed by King's Daughters' Hospital. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Leonard H. Moran; six brothers, Norwood, Albert, Johnny, Paul, Dalton, and Camden; and four sisters, Bonnie, Betty, Shirley, and Helen. Family members include a son and a daughter-in-law, G. P. III and Deana Fisher of Staunton; two brothers, Floyd Groah of Raphine and Francis Groah; a granddaughter, Brittany Fisher of Staunton; and a great grandson, Payton Snell. A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, December 14, 2012, in the Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church Cemetery by the Rev. Dr. Steve Traylor. There will be no public viewing or visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 420 Neff Avenue, Suite 210, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.
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