Swanson – Vivian Ann Swanson, age 82, of Hilliard, Florida passed away on October 30, 2024, at Community Hospice Douglas Care Center with her loving family by her side. Ann was born in Nashville, Georgia on March 31, 1942, to the late Wilbur Bush and Dorothy Barber Bush.  She was raised in Nashville, Georgia and graduated from Berrien High School in 1960. Shortly after school, Ann met her best friend and forever companion, James "Pete" Swanson. They were happily married on April 10, 1964, and spent the first few years of their marriage in Jacksonville, Florida and Macon, Georgia before settling in Hilliard, Florida. Ann was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. She loved being a homemaker, tending to her family and raising her children. Later in life, grandchildren brought her much joy and happiness. Ann was known for her love of shopping and could always find the best bargains. She would shop anywhere at any time. Ann also enjoyed attending River Road Baptist Church where she was a longtime member. More than anything, Ann cherished precious time with those she loved, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, James "Pete" Swanson; father-in-law, James Robert Swanson; mother-in-law, Mildred Keefe Swanson; brothers-in-law, Phil Carlson, Robert Swanson; sisters-in-law, Pat Bush, Ina Ruth Swanson.

Ann is survived by her loving children, Donald (Tamala) Swanson of Norman Park, GA, Steve (Trudy) Swanson, Julie (David) Smith, and Susan Swanson all of Hilliard, FL; brother, William Bush of Sparks, GA; sisters, Joyce Carlson of San Antonio, TX and Grace Chapman of Greer, SC; grandchildren, Jared (Amber) Peek, Ashley Mitchell, Paige (Neal) Grandas, Jared (Jana) Swanson, Brooke (John) Kasper, Kristen (Scotty) Reid, and Anthony Smith; great grandchildren, Eisley Grandas, Willow Grandas, Jake Swanson, Ezra Reid, Raiden Reid, Payton Jones, Natalie Peek, Austin Peek, Makenna Mitchell; and several nephews and nieces.

A Celebration of Ann's Life will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at River Road Baptist Church with Pastor Rusty Bryan officiating.  The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the church.  Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, 1600 Riverside Road, Nashville, GA 31639.  The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida, 32011, 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.