Jane Elizabeth "Janie" Swann

Jane Elizabeth Schultz Swann, 68 of Leonardtown, Maryland, lost her battle with cancer on August 30, 2018. Born on March 1, 1950 in La Plata, Maryland, to Francis Jameson “Jimmie” Schultz and Elizabeth “Betty” Greer (Schultz). She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert B. Swann, Jr.; her step-children, Pamela Swann and Joseph Foster and his wife, Ryan; and grandchildren, Mackenzie and Jonathan. Jane graduated in 1968 from Archbishop Neale School of La Plata and later helped coordinate class reunions. She attended Charles County Community College (College of Southern Maryland) and later served as one of it board members. She was a nurses’ administrative assistant for many years at La Plata Hospital, which she enjoyed because she liked lifting the spirits of the patients. Jane stepped in as managing owner of Farmers’ Tobacco Auction Warehouse in Hughesville, Maryland after her father passed away. She had known many of the buyers and sellers most of her life and, like her father, had a good business sense. Jane had a natural talent of making everyone feel special. She touched people’s hearts and souls by having a bright smile, a nice compliment, and always a good story. Even when she was in great pain, she nurtured others and never, ever complained. Jane had many interests which made for good storytelling. Her love of local Maryland history provided many insightful talks with both young and old alike. She always said “Talk to your grandparents,” encouraging people to learn about their own family history. Jane loved the classics: classical music, opera, plays, books, and old movies. She appreciated the old ways of doing things: woodworking and antiques, hand painted art, hand carved decoys and antique farming tools and equipment. Her beauty, a blend of glamour and Southern charm, made her a rare, one-of-a-kind woman. She lived life to its fullest and tried to brighten everyone’s day. Her sense of humor and quick wit could always garner a hearty laugh. And finally, her motto: “I would always rather be happy than dignified.” (Charlotte Bronte). Friends received on Thursday, September 13, 2018 from 10AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 13715 Notre Dame Place, Bryantown, Maryland 20617. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions in Jane's name are asked to Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, PO Box 299, Leonardtown, Maryland 20650.

Jane Elizabeth "Janie" Swann

March 1, 1950 - August 30, 2018