Mary J. Swiger

Mary Jean Swiger, of Fulton, NY, passed away on Friday, October 16th, 2026, at the age of 75. Born in Oswego, NY, she was a daughter to the late Robert and Grace (Callahan) Smith.

Mary proudly served her country in the United States Navy from 1970 to 1975. Following her military service, she continued her life of care as a Registered Nurse at the Smith County Nursing Home in Tennessee, where she touched countless lives with her kindness and dedication.

Mary is survived by her four sons, Carl (Melissa) Carpenter, Emerson (Tracy) Carpenter, Rupert Carpenter, and Sean Carpenter, all residing in Tennessee; five grandchildren, Tyler (Kelly) Carpenter, Brooke, Will (Jacqueline), Ashton, and Darian, and her great-grandchildren, Jaxson, Levi, Greason, Sadie, Sky, Ava, Charli, Tucker, Mayli, Kaleigha, Aleigha, and Kennedy.

She is also survived by her brother, Joseph Smith, and her sisters, Hazel Shoults and Joann (Michael) Mays, of Kansas, and several nieces and nephews.

In respect to Mary's wishes, there will be no services. Friends and family are invited to leave a special message for the family at www.fosterfuneralhome.com.