Darla Swint, community activist, dies

By Charles Sercombe

The COVID-19 disease has claimed another high-profile Hamtramck community activist.
Darla Swint, 69, died April 16.
A few weeks ago, State Rep. Isaac Robinson, 44, died from what was believed to be COVID-19.
His district included Hamtramck.
The family of Darla Swint will host a viewing this Thursday, April 23, at Barksdale Funeral Home.
Swint’s family recently posted this message on social media:
Greetings Family, Members of the Clergy, Friends, Colleagues, and Organization Leaders;
It is with great sorrow that we announce Reverend Darla Swint’s passing on April 16, 2020. But we know to be absent from the body means she is present with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8). On Behalf of the family, we are sending out information regarding Reverend Darla Swint’s Homegoing Ceremonies.
Funeral Arrangements: Barksdale Funeral Home 1120 E. State Fair Detroit, MI 48203.

Viewing:
Barksdale Funeral Home
Thursday, April 23, 2020:
3:00-7:00 PM

Homegoing Service:
Barksdale Funeral Home
Friday, April 24, 2020
Family Hour 10:00-11:00 AM
Funeral 11:00-12:30

Burial Service Mt. Hope Cemetery
17840 Middlebelt Rd.
Livonia, MI 48152
Friday, April 24, 2020
1:00 PM

If you would like to send flowers and/or cards, please send them to Barksdale Funeral Home 1120 E. State Fair Detroit, MI 48203. If you would like to send monetary offerings, please send them via Cash App to $ChelseaHugan.

Due to the extreme social distancing regulations, we will be practicing the guidelines set forth by the State of Michigan. During the viewing on Thursday, there will be 10 people allowed to enter the funeral home with a mask and gloves.
We will consistently rotate 10 people through with each group being able to spend 10 minutes in the funeral home.
Anyone who wishes to leave a message for the family is welcome to do so outside of the funeral home, at the table. A two-minute recording can be done for each person if you so desire.

The Family Hour and Homegoing Service will be private due to the State gathering regulations. If you would like to travel with the family to the Cemetery, please be outside of the funeral home in line by 12:15 PM.
We will travel from the funeral home to the Cemetery. After the Committal Ceremony, all guests may get out of their cars and pay their respects at this time with gloves and masks.

The Homegoing Service will be televised through Facebook Live for those of you that wish to be a part of the services virtually. We will stream this through Sunflowerchild Harris-Charles Facebook Page and Darla Swint’s Facebook page as well.

The family truly appreciates all of the love and tributes expressed at this time. Please continue to keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Blessings to all,
The Family of
Reverend Darla Swint