Sherry Jacobs McSwain

September 12, 1948 - July 24, 2019

Ms. Sherry Jacobs McSwain, age 70 of Douglas, passed away late Wednesday night, July 24, 2019 at her residence following a short illness. Ms. McSwain was born September 12, 1948 to the late John Jacobs and the late Betty Cox Jacobs. Ms. McSwain was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton F. “Mac” McSwain, Jr. Ms. McSwain was a native of Cordele, Crisp County, GA. However, she had lived in the Douglas, Coffee County area for many years. Survivors include: 3 Daughters: Vicky Calhoun and husband Steve of Lynchburg, VA Cheryl Stratton and husband Adam of Savannah, GA Leigh Cato and husband Adam of Douglas, GA 1 Son: Patrick McSwain of Douglas, GA 2 Sisters: Rhonda Hanson of Byron, GA Lisa (Melissa) Jacobs of Gordon, GA 2 Brothers: Johnny Jacobs and wife Cindy of Byron, GA Mark Jacobs of Byron, GA 1 Sister-In-Law: Diane Geisz and husband Paul of St. Petersburg, FL 3 Granddaughters: Alexis Cato of Athens, GA Logan Hartley and husband of Taylor of Tennille, GA Skyler Calhoun of Lynchburg, VA 1 Grandson: Micah Stratton of Savannah, GA Honorary Son: Mike Grantham of Douglas, GA Special Niece: Marisa Ivey and husband Matt of Columbus, GA The memorial service was held Saturday afternoon, July 27, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. at Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with Rev. Leroy Spivey and Rev. Gregory and Jackie Pope officiating. Special Eulogies were given by Logan Hartley, Lexis Cato and Adam Cato. Jackie Pope presented a Poem. The Inurnment will follow at a later date. Special Musical Selections, “Alleluia”, “Go Rest High On that Mountain” and “Amazing Grace” were presented by CD Music. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by CD Music. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the local Humane Society. Condolences may be left for the family at www.ricketsonfuneralhome.com. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.