Mary Briggs Swilling Lonon

ASHEVILLE – Mary Briggs Swilling Lonon, 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Brookdale Asheville Walden Ridge.

A native of Madison County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Frank Briggs and Mildred Brigman Briggs. Mary was also preceded in death by her son, Ron Swilling; her sister, Irene Banks; and a brother, Gene Briggs.

A woman of faith she was a longtime member of Berea Baptist Church. Mary loved arranging flowers, painting and sewing. She was also an avid bird watcher. A licensed cosmetologist, Mary had a beauty shop of her own and also used that space to design floral arrangements.

Mary is survived by two daughters, Renea Hawkins (Bruce) and Renda Swilling; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a sister, Carolyn Rich (Danny); and nieces and nephews that she loved as if they were her own children.

A funeral service will be held at 2:30pm on Monday, April 24, 2023 in the chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville, with Rev. Anthony Fox officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until 2:00pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Lewis Memorial Park, 415 Beaverdam Road, Asheville.

West Funeral Home is honored to be handling arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family through the website, www.WestFamilyFuneralServices.com