Christine Swanson went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Dezelle Smith; daughter, Lynette Swanson and son-in-law, Roscoe Payton. Christine leaves to cherish her memories with S.B. Swanson; six sons, Larry Smith, S.T. Swanson (Dorenda), Willie Swanson, Michael Swanson, Timothy Swanson and Kenneth Swanson (Ricka); two daughters, Catherine Payton and Geraldine Swanson; grandchildren, Douglas, Simone, Iantoe, Candice, Jetton, Velvy, Chardae, Dauntae, Kelita, Kim, S.T. Isaac, Antonio, Willie Jr., Christina, Charmell, Matosha, Nyah, Nicole, Michael, Kenny, Tyra and Kim and a host of great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly, other relatives and many, many dear friends.