Thursday, October 1, 2026
Lorraine “Lori” Price Swaim died Nov. 2, 2024, after a long battle with lung disease.
A remembrance service will be held at Sledge Distillery from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 7; lunch will be served.
While not a native Texan, she moved here 46 years ago from Boston to join her husband, Royce Swaim, in farming, ranching and raising a family. She quickly adapted to farm and ranch life, growing peanuts, hay and cattle, and even losing her Northeastern accent. In her 30s, she discovered a love of sculpting and painting and was accepted into nationally recognized art shows. She and Royce were also avid travelers who took countless trips and cruises all over the world.
Those who knew her well also knew she was a lifelong reader and learner. Her expertise in subjects from medicine to psychology far surpassed most who hold degrees in the subject.
Her inquisitive nature, knowledge and bluntness made her a reliable source for a fair and informed opinion, even when it may not have been what you wanted to hear; but you needed to hear it. It led to her being a community activist, whether it was working for candidates in local elections, serving on the child advocacy board, or fighting the company who tried to put a for-profit prison in her town.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Royce Swaim; sons Adam Swaim and Ben Swaim; nephew Drew Jordan; sister Janet Knaub; mother-in-law Sybil Swaim; grand-daughter, Bentley Swaim; grandsons Jack Swaim, Hudson Swaim and Andrew Swaim; and, of course, her pup AJ.
