Mary-Louise Swindell McGee
Nov. 27, 1921 ­– Sept. 8, 2015

Mary-Louise Swindell McGee, age 93, died peacefully on September 8 at Cypress Glen. She was born at the Swindell home place in Hyde County on November 27, 1921.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Atkinson and J. Harry Swindell; her husband, Major Henry J. McGee who died in 1983 and is buried in Fort Barancas National Cemetery, Penscola, Florida; her brothers and their wives, John Harold (Janie) and Russell Atkinson (Martha); and her brother-in-law, Rowell Lane. She is survived by her beloved son, Hal Swindell McGee; foster sister, Hazel Lane; granddaughter, Karen and husband Rob Davis; great-grandchildren Katelyn and Kyle; devoted nieces and nephews and their spouses; children and grandchildren.

In 1942 she married Henry J. McGee (Hal) and became a US Army Officer’s wife for the next 30 years. This life led them to travel throughout the country.  Their last station was Fort Richardson, Alaska where they witnessed Alaska becoming a state.
Mary-Louise was educated at Swan Quarter High School and Woman’s College (UNCG).  She pursued educational opportunities by enrolling in studies at the University of Hawaii, traveling with the Elderhosel program, and participating in literary studies of Europe. She retired after 10 years as a secretary from Mattamuskeet School.
She was a loyal member of Soule United Methodist Church where she served as Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School teacher, Treasurer, and also a member of the Charge Trustees. Mary-Louise was also active in Ladies Aide, a past president of United Methodist Women, Past Worthy Grand Matron of the Eastern Star (Hyde Chapter #213), National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and the NC Retired School Personnel.
A memorial service will be held in the Brown Auditorium at Cypress Glen, 100 Hickory Street, Greenville, NC at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 10. There will be a reception afterwards in The Four Seasons Room.
Final respects may be paid at Soule United Methodist Church in Hyde County at 12:45 on Friday, September 11, prior to the graveside service at 2:00 at Soule Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church afterwards. Memorials may be made to Soule UMC, 809 Main Street, Swan Quarter, NC 27885 or to a charity of one’s choice.