Effie Sword, age 85, of Wellington, passed away peacefully at home Monday, December 3, 2007 after a lengthy illness. She was born, May 15, 1922 in Pikeville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Bert and Rattie (Gayheart) Dye. She had been a resident of Ohio since 1959. Mrs. Sword was a homemaker and a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Louise Wright and Bulah Newsome both of Wellington, Teresa Marozsan of LaGrange; 4 sons, Bobby Sword of New London, Bertis Sword of McDowell, Kentucky, Benny Sword of Wellington and Norbert Sword of Rochester; 27 Grandchildren; 69 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Grandson; 4 brothers and 1 sister. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Sword, 2 daughters, Linda Diane Sword and Jonie Marie Sword Parsons, great granddaughter, Cora Brock; 4 sisters; and 3 Brothers. Friends may call from 3-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at the Eastman Funeral Home, 200 West Main St., New London where funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 6, 2007 with elders of the Church officiating. Burial will follow at Rochester Cemetery.