Margaret B. Swope

Margaret B. Swope (Peggy), 95, Glen Burnie and Greenbelt Maryland resident, passed peacefully under hospice care Saturday, July 29, 2023. Peggy was born in Hull, East Yorkshire, England on Monday, April 30, 1928, to William and Annie (Beels) Jackman. She grew up during WWII during horrific bombing and many nights in bomb shelters,

In 1947, at the age of 18, she came to the states as a War Bride. Her sister Marie, also a War Bride, came to the states first, then her and then her youngest sister, Betty. They were a tight group of ladies, around 10 War Brides, all English, getting together at the American Legion Halls and each other's homes at least once a month or more. Peggy had a true love for her church, Holy Trinity Catholic Church and St. Hugh of Grenoble Catholic Church where she worshiped and celebrated her love for God. She loved being involved with the church. She also loved going thrift store shopping with her sisters Marie and Betty, they shared so many memories of things of the past growing up. She was a kind soul that loved her family. She will be missed by all that knew her.

Margaret is preceded by her parents, William and Annie (Beels) Jackman; husband, Frank Swope; siblings, Phillip Jackman, Alice Atkins, Marie Bryant and Elizabeth Dugan. She is survived by her children, Farrel Swope and Freddie of Mesa, Arizona and Sheridan Swope of Arlington, Virginia; her grandchildren, Josephine and Forest Swope; and several loving nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, August 7th, 10 am, Christ the King Catholic Church at Holy Trinity Parish, Glen Burnie.  Interment to follow immediately, Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn Park, Md.  In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to: Catholic Charities.