Jo Lynn Rhoades Swayze Obituary
We bid farewell to Jo Lynn Rhoades Swayze of Flowood, Mississippi, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 11, 2025 at the age of 89. Jo Lynn Rhoades touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jo Lynn Rhoades Swayze to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her son Alan Rhoades Swayze; her parents, Jack Marion Rhoades and Berniece Evans Rhoades McLaren; and her stepfather Fred McLaren. She is survived by: her husband Orrin Hayes Swayze, Jr.; her children, Alison Swayze Bowman (Max) of Ridgeland, MS, Orrin Scott Swayze (Carol) of Atlanta, GA, Stewart Cole Swayze (Vicki) of Jackson, MS and Rhonda Bennett Swayze (late Alan Swayze) of Canton, GA; and her grandchildren, Swayze Bowman (Sarah) of Chattanooga, TN, Hayes Bowman (Elizabeth) of Memphis, TN, Grace Martinez (DJ) of Marietta, GA, Adair Chappell (Andrew) of Newnan, GA, Madeline Torrez (Cooper) of Nashville, TN, Catherine May (Nelson) of Marietta, GA, Orrin Swayze (Rachael) of Atlanta, GA, Callie Swayze of Seattle, WA, Caroline Swayze of Jackson, MS, Cole Swayze (Allie) of Nashville, TN, Thomas Swayze, Aden Swayze of Miami, FL, Ben Swayze of Canton, GA, Logan Swayze of Canton, GA and Jacob Swayze of Canton, GA. She is also survived by great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Thursday, April 17th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the First Presbyterian Church (1390 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202). A memorial service was held on Thursday, April 17th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Day School in Jackson, MS, in her memory.
