Patricia Romaine Swierad

Patricia Romaine White Kramer Swierad entered into rest on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Doctors Hospital Augusta.

Patricia was born April 8, 1936, to Romaine D. Dayhart and Edward M. White in Tompkins County Memorial Hospital in Ithaca, New York. She grew up in the surrounding suburbs of Elmira and Horseheads, New York and attended Elmira Free Academy, where she graduated in 1954. She went to work at Westinghouse Electric Corp. and was secretary there for 15 years. During that time, she met and married Nelson W. Kramer in 1961. They soon had two sons, Edward W. Kramer and Erick N. Kramer.

In 1977, the family relocated to Norman, Oklahoma followed by another move in 1981 to Fletcher, North Carolina. In NC, Patricia was employed by Branford Co., where she proudly served as the Human Resources Manager. After 18 years of service, Patricia retired, leaving behind a lasting legacy of hard work, professionalism, and dedication. Her faith was important to her, and she was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church in Fletcher, NC.

In1985, she lost her beloved husband, Nelson, after 24 years of marriage. In time, she was fortunate to find love again and, in 2002, married Otto Swierad, beginning a new chapter filled with companionship, happiness, and cherished memories

Patricia found great joy in spending time outdoors, where she loved doing yardwork and tending to her beautiful flower beds. She also had a creative spirit and enjoyed making hand-painted watercolor cards, sharing her artistic talent and heartfelt creations with family and friends.

She is survived by her sons, Edward and Erick, two stepdaughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Services will be private.

Arrangements were provided by Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809. (706) 860-6166. Please take a moment to share your condolences by signing the online guestbook at plattsfuneralhome.com.