Mrs. Mildred "Milly" Doke Swayne, age 96, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. Milly was born March 4, 1926 in Camden, NJ to the late Robert & Edith Doke. She graduated from Merchantville High School in 1944 and received her Registered Nursing Degree from Cooper Hospital School of Nursing in 1947. In 1951, she moved to Lumberton, NC with her husband, Bayard E. Swayne, and she did private duty nursing before going to work at Baker's Hospital. In 1969, she began working at Southeastern Regional Medical Center, eventually retiring from the Neonatal Unit.

Milly was a devout member of Trinity Episcopal church, where she had served on the Women's Altar Guild. She was also a member of the Lumberton OK Club, serving as secretary for several years, and she enjoyed volunteering at Repeat Performance Thrift Shop.

Milly enjoyed bowling, sewing, crocheting, and knitting. She also enjoyed traveling with former classmates from nursing school and was able to attend her 65 ^th High School Class Reunion in 2009. Milly loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and found joy in spending time with them.

Along with her parents, Milly was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Bayard E. Swayne; a grandson, Jonathan A. Swayne; and a stepdaughter, Barbara S. Karas.

She is survived by her children: Bruce & Carol Swayne of Lumberton, NC, Nancy & Philip Harrison of Woodstock, GA, and Keith & Sally Swayne of Indian Trail, NC; her stepchildren, Susan Farrell of Ft. Myers, FL and Larry Karas of Oldsmar, FL; her grandchildren: Andrew & Michelle Swayne of Lumberton, NC, Amanda & Robbie Fuller of Wesley Chapel, NC, Charles & Mary Swayne of Greensboro, NC, Jessica & Josh Burns of Canton, GA, Hayden & Corinne Harrison of Marietta, GA, and Glenn & Lisa Allison of West Chester, PA; her great-grandchildren: Tyler Swayne, Anna Swayne, Henry Fuller, Hannah Fuller, Graham Fuller, Ryan Burns, Rhett Burns, and Rhone Burns; her extra family: Ray & Chris Jackson, Billie & Curtis Bowen, Linda Jackson, Thomas Jackson, Amy Jackson, Melissa Groves, April Rhew, Leslie Thompson, and Sam Thompson; and her special friends: Nancy McGugan, Becky Miller, Jo Stephens, and Eva Herring.

Milly's family would like to thank the staff of Glenflora Nursing Home for all the love and wonderful care that she received during her stay there. They also would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses, doctors, and staff of the Third Floor at UNC Health Southeastern for the care they gave to her and to the family. You are all appreciated more than you'll know!

The family will receive friends and loved ones on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5 ^th Street in Lumberton, NC.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1202 N. Chestnut Street in Lumberton, NC, with Father Gene Wayman officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Faith Cemetery, 5190 Fayetteville Road in Lumberton, NC.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1202 N. Chestnut Street, Lumberton, NC 28358.