Viola Gennece Swallows, age 99 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Siena Woods Nursing Home, Dayton. She was born in Creston, Tennessee on September 26, 1920 the daughter of William & Daisy (Welch) Smith.

She is survived by her children Jessie (Ernie) Means, Kenny Swallows, Danny (Mary) Swallows and Janet (John "Mike") Mullins; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 58 years Haskel Swallows in 1998; son Gary Swallows; daughter-in-law Betty Swallows; brother Sylvester Smith; and sister Grace Smith.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, August 14, 2020 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at the ZERKLE FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr., Tipp City. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 12:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Royal Oak Memorial Gardens, Brookville. Condolences may be sent to the family through this online guestbook.