Rosella Jane James Sweely was born on November 6, 1933 in Quay Oklahoma. She went to be with her Lord on March 2, 2023 in Irving Texas. Her parents were Herbert Augustus James and Massey Catherine James. Both are deceased. She had two sisters: Leota Augusta James Johnston and Catherine LaVerne James Adams. They both are deceased. Rosella graduated from Northeastern State College, located in Tahlequah Oklahoma, in 1954 with a Bachelors Degree in Music Education. Rosella later married Robert Eugene Sweely on December 22, 1956. She is survived by her husband, of 66 years, Robert Eugene Sweely and their three children: Janie Baker and husband Richard of Edmond Oklahoma, Robert Sweely Jr. and wife Doris of Irving Texas, Tom Sweely and wife Amanda of Claremont New Hampshire.
Rosella had seven Grandchildren: Brandy Baker, Josh Baker, Jeremy Baker, Nathan Sweely, Justin Sweely, Silas Sweely and Ezra Sweely along with six Great Grandchildren: Lilly, Mikayla Rose, Andrew, Everett, Tinslee and Summer Rose.
She was a Charter member of Community Bible Church, located in Irving Texas where she enjoyed participating in the churches music ministry. She was also a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and The Elliott Clan Society. After retirement she enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and ministering to International students.
She touched the lives of everyone who knew her in a very special way.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday March 13th at Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services at 12:30 PM on Tuesday March 14th at Community Bible Church in Irving. Burial to follow at DFW National Cemetery.
SERVICES
Visitation
Monday, March 13, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Colonial Funeral Home
606 West Airport Freeway
Irving, TX 75062
Funeral Service
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
12:30 PM
Community Bible Church
2301 Texas Drive
Irving, TX 75062
Graveside Service
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
2:30 PM
Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery Lane 3
2000 Mounta
Dallas, TX 75211
