Cecilia Legat Rarey Swinney entered into her next adventure on June 24, 2015 at age 101 years. Cecilia was born December 24, 1913 in St. Urban, WA and lived her entire life in Winlock until moving to Chehalis West Assisted Living for the last 5 years. After marrying Sherman Rarey in 1933, they had 3 sons. Sherman died in 1960, and in 1963 she married Earl Swinney. Earl passed away in 1997.

Cecilia loved to knit and crochet and was an amazing seamstress. She loved to travel, fish and play cards. She was a longtime member of the Olequa Sr. Center and the Lewis County Trail Dusters.

She is survived by sons Lloyd (Annie Lee, deceased) Dave (Nancy) and Ed (Luella), 9 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. Cecilia was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.

A memorial service for Cecilia Josephine Rarey Swinney will be held on July 11th at 11:00AM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Winlock.

Arrangements are under the care of Cattermole Funeral Home, Winlock.