Mary Cauthren

Burlington - Mary Lena Swaney Cauthren "Earth recedes; Heaven opens before me. No, this is not a dream .. .If it is death, it is sweet. God is calling me and I must go." On October 13, 2010, the words of the late evangelist D.L. Moody became a reality for Mary Lena Swaney Cauthren, age 93. At approximately 5:20 PM she fell asleep and awoke in the eternal presence of the One she loved and served, her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born November 9, 1916 in Guilford County, North Carolina, Mrs. Cauthren was the daughter of the late Bonnie Arthur Swaney and the late Mishie Hall Swaney. She was a member of Hopedale Church. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Ernest Paul Cauthren. Mrs. Cauthren was preceded in death by five brothers, Paul Swaney, James Swaney, Bill Swaney, Grady Swaney, Charles Swaney, and her son-in-law, Landis Faulkner. Mrs. Cauthren is survived by her four daughters; Mrs. Jean Smith W.R. of Mebane, Mrs. Becky Faulkner of Graham, Mrs. Libbi Latta Tate of Hillsborough, and Mrs. Nancy Lovejoy Dan of Wendell. She is also survived by her three sons: Mr. Bill Cauthren Susan of Burlington, Mr. Frank Cauthren Sandra of Burlington, and Mr. Bob Cauthren Marcia of Mebane. In addition, Mrs. Cauthren is survived by nineteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Mrs. Cauthren is survived by one brother, Mr. Shelton Swaney of Browns Summit. A celebration of the life of Mary Cauthren will be held on Saturday, October 16 at 11:00 AM at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Lamberth and the Dr. Don Carter officiating. Visitation will be held immediately following the service. A private interment at Alamance Memorial Park is scheduled for the family. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to the charity of choice. We wish to give our heart-felt thanks to the staff at Homeplace of Burlington, who since July 2003 provided loving and compassionate care to our mother. As her children, we echo the words of Proverbs 31:28, "Her children rise up and call her blessed." Mother, we love you and miss you, but we know that we will see you again.