Marcia Chandler Swoger of Woodstock, Georgia (formerly Morgantown, West Virginia) passed away on August 21, 2023 at her home following a long battle with Lupus.

She was born July 26, 1951, in Elkins, West Virgina, the daughter of the late James Hartsel and Carrie Marguerite Arnold Chandler.

She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Tim Swoger; her daughter Carrie Smith of Woodstock; son Joshua Swoger of Kennesaw, Georgia; grandchildren Kinson and Evelyn Smith; brothers Tom Chandler of Masontown, West Virginia; Jerry (Olive) Chandler of Marietta, Georgia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Marcia was proceeded in death by brothers William Chandler, John Chandler,  Robert Chandler, James Chandler, and Hartsel Chandler; sisters Lois Gum, and Peggy Bracken.  Her sister, Carol Sue Chandler, also passed away on August 21.

Marcia graduated from Valley High School in Masontown, West Virginia, and from West Virginia Business School in Morgantown, West Virginia.  She worked for 16 years at the Mountainlair Student Union at West Virginia University, rising to the position of Assistant Director before moving to Atlanta, Georgia.  During her time in Georgia, she worked as a consultant, and spent the last 25 years of her career as a Leadership, Training and Management Consultant.

Marcia was happiest when her family was around her table at her home.

A memorial service will be held at Lakeside Funeral Home in Woodstock, on Saturday, September 2nd, with visitation starting at 2:00 p.m. followed by a service at 4:00 p.m.  with the Reverend Kim Long officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America, or the Atlanta Community Food Bank.