Anne E. Sweazy of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. She was 83 years old. Anne was born in Benton, KS, on May 16, 1940, to Ernest and Bessie Moots.
Following her high school graduation from Benton High, Anne attended Wichita State University in Wichita, KS, earning a bachelor’s degree in music. She remained at Wichita State to earn a master’s degree in music while also serving as a full-time music teacher at Benton Grade School. During the course of her studies at Wichita State, she met Robert M. “Bob” Sweazy of Ulysses, KS. Anne and Bob married on January 19, 1964, and they eventually moved to Norman, OK, where she taught music at a local elementary school while Bob earned his Ph.D.
In 1970, Anne and Bob moved to Lubbock, TX, which would become their forever home. Anne taught choir at Atkins Junior High School for several years, where her students lovingly nicknamed her “Crazy Sweazy”. Anne left the teaching profession in 1977, but she cherished the time she spent teaching music and continued working with young people throughout her life.
Anne and Bob welcomed their only child, daughter Suzanne Marie, in 1976. Anne spent many years as a homemaker ensuring that her husband and daughter were supported in their professional and educational endeavors. In short, she kept the “Sweazy Ship” afloat with her constant care, attention, organization, and humor. She served as PTA President at Honey Elementary, Matthews Junior High, and Monterey High School. Anne and Bob served as co-presidents of the Lubbock Assembly Club, and Anne was a long-time member of the Lubbock Women’s Club. She remained a faithful and devoted wife to Bob until his passing in 2012, and although she had many joyful experiences after he was gone, she happily anticipated the day when she would be reunited with her “Bobby”.
Anne was a longtime, dedicated member of First Christian Church. She taught Sunday school when her daughter was young, and in later years, she helped pass out service bulletins on Sunday mornings. For the past 5 years, Anne volunteered every Monday and Thursday in the church office, helping with day-to-day church duties. She was also a deacon of the church. Anne was strong in her faith and maintained a deep love for her church home.
Anne was a lover of birds, of plants and flowers, and of music. She delighted in her three precious grandsons and the great joy they brought into her life. She took great pleasure in completing the local newspaper’s daily crossword puzzle and in drinking an entire pot of strong black coffee each day. Most often, she could be found in her backyard haven, either sitting peacefully on the porch or working determinedly to beautify her garden. Her sparkling accoutrements – shoes, rings, and earrings – matched her sparkling personality. She loved her friends and family unequivocally and will be dearly missed.
Anne is survived by her beloved daughter, Suzanne Marie Sweazy, of Dallas, TX; her grandsons Jacob Robert Dulaney, Joseph Walker Dulaney, and Samuel Desmond Dulaney, of Dallas, TX; and her brother, John Edward Moots, of Lawton, OK.
A memorial service in celebration of Anne’s life will be held Friday, August 18, at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church, Reverend Paul Carpenter presiding. Please visit this page for a service broadcasting schedule and an area to share stories of Mrs. Sweazy with her family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in her name may be made to First Christian Church at Give – First Christian Church of Lubbock (fcclubbock.org) or to the American Lung Association at Donate – American Lung Association.
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