Phyllis Dee Swiger, 81, of North View, Clarksburg, went to her eternal home on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, in the United Hospital Center. She was born in Clarksburg on April 30, 1934, a daughter of the late Gladys Wyatt Knight, Marion Dee Knight, and the late Kathleen Reeder Knight.
She was married to the late William A. “Wiggy” Swiger on September 12, 1953. They celebrated 40 years of a wonderful marriage together. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1994.
Phyllis Dee is survived by her son, William Dee “Bill” Swiger and his wife Fleta; a sister, Barbara Kay Cooper, Arizona; and a brother, Richard D. “Rick” Knight, Clarksburg; four grandsons, William Matthew “Matt” Swiger and his wife, Shannon; Justin Paul Swiger, Adam C. Swiger, and Jason A. Swiger, all of Clarksburg. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, and cousins, a special cousin who was her caregiver, Jamie Rae Patterson, and Lakyn Della Gear, who was like a great-granddaughter to her. She also leaves behind Jodee, her dog she adored.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Gene “Genie” Swiger, a brother, David Allen Knight, and a nephew whom she raised as a son, Richard Lee Swiger.
She was a 1952 graduate of Victory High School. While there, she was in the choir and was inducted into the National Honor Society.
She and her husband owned and operated Swiger’s Grocery Store on Pride Avenue in North View for many years. During that time, they sponsored a baseball team yearly. After closing the store, Phyllis went to work for the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Hospital, from which she retired after 22 years of service. She is the owner of Spray N Save car wash located in North View that she and her late husband built many years ago.
Phyllis was a devout Christian, serving her Heavenly Father in many capacities. She had a heart of gold and enjoyed doing for others. She was a member of the North View United Methodist Church for many years, attending regularly, serving in many capacities and was a member of the Davis Bible Class. She was a member of the NVUM Women, holding different offices over the years. She was also a member of the Church Women United where she held different offices through the years and attended conferences. She was presented a certificate on April 13, 2008, from WV Conference United Methodist Women in recognition of 50-plus years of outstanding service.
Phyllis was also an auxiliary member of Gideons International and Queen Esther Star, Chapter 11 OES. She was adamant on giving her monthly tithes as well as giving monthly to Northern Appalachian Teen Challenge of Clarksburg and to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
When her boys were small, she was Den Mother of Cub Scout Den 1, Pack 12. She will be sadly missed by her family and all who know her.

Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, from 2 – 8 p.m. on Friday. Mrs. Swiger will lie in state at North View United Methodist Church on Saturday from 10 – 11 a.m., where services will be held at 11 a.m. with Reverend Adam Justice presiding. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.