Martha Paris Swayze
April 2, 1955 - December 29, 2019

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Martha Paris Swayze, age 64 of Collins, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. She was born April 2, 1955 to the late David F. Paris and Annie Lee Barnett Paris Lytle.

She was retired from Burlington Industries and First Natural Bank in McGehee and was of the Pentecostal faith. Martha was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to many. She had a heart of Gold, caring for her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by three brothers, Wayne Allen Paris, Jimmy Paris and Elmer Paris.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Swayze of Collins; two daughters, Carrie Swayze of Aumsville, OR and Cindy Kelly of Monticello; one brother, Billy Joe Paris and wife Stacey of Russellville; one sister, Ginger Standridge and husband Ronnie of Collins; her step-father, Ronnie Lytle of Collins; one grandson, Ashton Kelly; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2020 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Rash Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.