Norene Weekley Swendsen

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Norene Weekley Swendsen, 86, of Victoria passed away on Sunday, April 8. She was born on Oct. 8, 1931 in Smiley, Texas to Erle and Winifred Vick Weekley. She was a retired teacher, teaching predominately in Palacios and she was also a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Terri (Kenneth) Stewart of Smiley; very special friend, Bill Pipkin of Victoria; grandsons, Shiloh ( Chelsie) Gaebler of Victoria, Bode Gaebler of Esko, Minnesota; granddaughters, Misti (Colin) Sheffield of San Antonio, Miranda Stewart of Smiley and 14 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Swendsen is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon L. Swendsen and step-mother, Ruth Weekley.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 11, from 5-7 p.m. at Rosewood Funeral Chapels.

Graveside services will be 3 p.m. on Thursday at Bundick Cemetery near Smiley.

Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.

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