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Cathy Sue Swearingen

Cathy Sue Swearingen

September 20, 1957  -  July 11, 2022

 

Cathy Swearingen, 64, of Clay City, Indiana, passed away at her home, on July 11, 2022, while surrounded by her family.

Cathy was born on September 20, 1957, in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Walter Phillip and Carolyn Sue (Corey) Ley. Cathy graduated from Clay City High School with the class of 1975. She then graduated from Harrold Beauty Academy with a degree in cosmetology. Cathy also graduated from Ivy Tech with a certification as an Emergency Medical Technician and later Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. Later in life, Cathy attended Indiana State University’s School of Nursing. Cathy’s passion in life was helping others. She dedicated her life to serving Clay County as an EMT with Athen’s Ambulance and as a dispatcher with the Clay County Sheriff’s Department. In her free time Cathy enjoyed crafting, her pets, and spending time with her family.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents Walter Phillip Ley and Carolyn Sue (Corey) Ley Tickner and her husband Richard “Rick” Swearingen.

Cathy is survived by her daughter Amy Swearingen of Clay City; son Phillip Swearingen of Clay City; grandchildren: Chloee DeHart, Landon Swearingen, Shaylee Swearingen, Lynlee Swearingen, and Berklee Swearingen; a sister Deborah Ley and husband Richard Spanton of Indianapolis as well as several step-family and extended family members.

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