Patricia Bailes Swann
March 5, 1943 – May 5, 2023
Patricia Bailes Swann, 80, of Owings, MD, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023, in Dunkirk, MD. She was born on March 5, 1943, in Rogersville, TN, to Helen Allen and Clayton Bailes.
Patricia, also known as Pat, moved from East Tennessee to Maryland in the mid-1960s to pursue a career as a legal secretary. She soon met and, on August 10, 1968, married Joseph Allen Swann. They enjoyed a lifetime of love while raising their three sons on the family’s farm, Swann Farms.
A beautiful singer who sang in four-part harmony with her sisters, Pat enjoyed frequent trips to Tennessee to visit with family and extended relatives. In addition to singing, she was also an incredibly talented quilter and painter, known to spend countless hours creating intricate designs, and her quilts were treasured by all who received them.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband, J. Allen ‘Sambo’ Swann; parents, Clayton and Bessie Bailes and Helen and Philip Benson; brother, Lawrence ‘Tinker’ Bailes; sisters: Shirley Reno, Judy Poteat, Janice Sica, and Suzy Dinsmore.
She is survived by her sons: Eric Swann, Joe-Sam Swann (Kelly), and Sonny Swann (Jackie). Grandchildren: Madeline, Henry, Will, Thomas, Ben, Keller, and Landon Swann; sisters: Lisa Benker (Steve), Tennessee LaFollette (Eric), Lora Lynn Daugherty, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation and funeral services will be held on May 21, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Lower Marlboro Church in Lower Marlboro, MD. Family and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made to Calvert Hospice.
Patricia Swann will be remembered for her kind and loving spirit. She had a heart of gold and a smile that could light up any room. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Visitation
Sunday, May 21, 2023
2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Services
- Memorial Service
Sunday, May 21, 2023
3:00 P.M.
Interment
- Inurnment
Contributions
Hospice of the Chesapeake
90 Ritchie Highway
Pasadena, MD 21122
410-987-2003
Condolences
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9 May 2023
8:34pm
I knew Pat through Jan Sica. These sisters and this family are incredible people. The love and happiness that Pat and her sisters shared showed in everything they do. God and Family were so important! Pat always had a smile on her face. I miss them all terribly. May God’s blessings be with this incredible family at this difficult time! ♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️
City
Friendsville
State
TN
9 May 2023
8:55pm
Sad to see this Joe. I hope you and your brothers, Kelly and the kids are getting through this difficult time. I drove past a produce stand just 2 days ago and it made me wonder how you’ve been. I will be out of the state for the service on the 21st but I will try to connect with you. My prayers to the family. Love u bro!
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
Maryland
10 May 2023
7:33am
Dear Joe, Kelly, and Swann Family–
We are so blessed to be here on Fridays Lane on the edge of your beautiful farm for these past 36 years and to have known Sammy and Pat. Both were so talented and special, and we will never forget them. We are thinking of your family now, with sympathy. Best, JoAnn and David Clark
City
Owings
State
MD
10 May 2023
7:18pm
To all the Swann family, my sincerest condolences. I taught at Northern High School with Pat. She was the sweetest, kindest, soft spoken lady. May God keep her and all the family in his loving care.
Requiesce In Pace.
City
Huntingtown
State
Maryland
11 May 2023
10:19pm
Many condolences to you boys and the family! Pat and Sammy were our friends. Pat and I worked together in Prince George’s County government. Pat was a lovely person. She was so happy and her smile was contagious. She loved her family! God speed Pat!
City
LOTHIAN
State
MD
12 May 2023
8:10pm
I remember Mrs. Pat from going to church at Lower Marlboro, and also seeing her famous quilts. She was a kind, sweet, down-to-earth lady. Deepest sympathies to all of her family.
City
Annapolis
State
Md
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I knew Pat through Jan Sica. These sisters and this family are incredible people. The love and happiness that Pat and her sisters shared showed in everything they do. God and Family were so important! Pat always had a smile on her face. I miss them all terribly. May God’s blessings be with this incredible family at this difficult time! ♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻♥️
Sad to see this Joe. I hope you and your brothers, Kelly and the kids are getting through this difficult time. I drove past a produce stand just 2 days ago and it made me wonder how you’ve been. I will be out of the state for the service on the 21st but I will try to connect with you. My prayers to the family. Love u bro!
Dear Joe, Kelly, and Swann Family–
We are so blessed to be here on Fridays Lane on the edge of your beautiful farm for these past 36 years and to have known Sammy and Pat. Both were so talented and special, and we will never forget them. We are thinking of your family now, with sympathy. Best, JoAnn and David Clark
To all the Swann family, my sincerest condolences. I taught at Northern High School with Pat. She was the sweetest, kindest, soft spoken lady. May God keep her and all the family in his loving care.
Requiesce In Pace.
Many condolences to you boys and the family! Pat and Sammy were our friends. Pat and I worked together in Prince George’s County government. Pat was a lovely person. She was so happy and her smile was contagious. She loved her family! God speed Pat!
I remember Mrs. Pat from going to church at Lower Marlboro, and also seeing her famous quilts. She was a kind, sweet, down-to-earth lady. Deepest sympathies to all of her family.