Iva Ruth Ayers Swingle 104, formerly of Elmont and Haynesville left us to go to heaven to help tend God’s flowers in heaven. She had lived with her daughter for several years. She cared and loved children and loved her flowers. She was the widow of Walter Ray Swingle, Jr. and was preceded in death by her son, Robert Lewis Swingle. All of her siblings, William Neal Ayers, John Eugene Ayers, George Melvin Ayers and Mary E Farmer preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, William Ray Swingle (Pat) and Betty Ann Thurston; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren and twelve great-great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Sat. May 23, 2020 at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date in Greenlawn Cemetery. Bowling Green. Sign register book online www.storkefuneralhome.com.