Obituary of Betty Jane Swails

Obituary for: Betty Jane Swails Jane Travis Swails passed away on July 20, 2014 at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice of Bonita Springs after aggressive battles with cancer. Jane was a Fort Myers native and graduated from Fort Myers High. She was 58. Jane is survived by her loving and dedicated husband Mike, daughter Ginger, granddaughters Gwendolyn, Gracie and Gabriella and grandson, Benito, her mother Marjorie Starkey Travis, sister Marjorie Katherine "Kay" , brothers Eddie (Jeanette) and Mark (Kelly), several nieces and nephews, as well as several close friends whom she considered family. She was predeceased by her father, Harold E. Travis. Jane retired from the Lee County Clerk of Courts after 23 years. She was loved and respected by those who worked with her. Jane was the longtime Criminal Clerk for Judge Maria Gonzalez. She was also dedicated to several activities with her family and grandchildren, such as 4-H, Bull Pit Ministries and the Horse Community Projects. A celebration of Life service is scheduled on Friday, July 25, at Akin-Davis Funeral Home, 560 E. Hickpochee Avenue, LaBelle at 3 p.m. with a covered dish pot luck reception to follow at the LaBelle Rodeo Grounds, Hwy 29 Rodeo Drive, LaBelle. Donations are suggested to be given to Joanne's House at Hope Hospice of Bonita Springs. Arrangements are being handled by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle