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Sigrid Abadilla Sweat, age 70, went to be with her Lord on November 16, 2018. Sigrid was born in Tuguegarao City, Philippines on April 24, 1948 to parents Aurelia and Eduardo Abadilla, along with her siblings Ferdinand (Abadilla), Eliria (Agdigos), Philager (Sagsagat), Edna (Suguitan), Villamor (Abadilla), and Max Eduardo (Abadilla).
She was a strong-willed girl with a passion for education, receiving honors in school and eventually receiving her B.S. in accounting. In 1982 she met the love of her life, Thomas Allen Sweat, and left her small apartment with no amenities and moved to the United States to settle down and start a family. With the help of her mother-in-law, Edith Sweat, she helped to raise two equally strong minded and beautiful daughters, Teresa Aurelia Sweat and Sigrid Alyssa Sweat. She was a dear step-mother to Cynthia Howard and Donna McQueen. Sigrid received her first cancer diagnosis in 2012 and though she continued to battle this disease toward the end of her life, she still made time to care for her daughter Teresa during her pre-cancer diagnosis, as well as visit with friends and family in the Philippines. Sigrid was always selfless and considerate. She was strong in her faith and was a dedicated mother and wife that always put family first. She enjoyed spending time in worship with her tight knit Filipino community, crocheting, and taking care of her friends and family near and far.
Sigrid was preceded in death by her father Eduardo, her mother Aurelia, and her husband Thomas. She is survived by her daughters Teresa and Alyssa. The Sweat family would like to thank Letitia (Letty) Colvin for being a dear friend to Sigrid for so many years and for supporting the family during this difficult time; Elvie Solomero, a nurse, turned family friend for her continued care and support of Sigrid for many years; Erik Quammen for helping take care of her after her husbands death, offering her emotional support, lending an ear to listen and being the son she never had. Sigrid was cremated on Nov. 19, 2018. Her family will notify everyone of memorial arrangements as soon as they are finalized. Please leave any condolences here. Georgia Cremation, 3570 Buford Hwy #202, Duluth, GA 30096 (678) 584-0914 is assisting the family.
Barbara Flury Knight says
Dearest cousins, Teresa and Alyssa, and all of our extended family and friends of Sigrid’s, words can’t convey my depth of respect and love for Sigrid, the gift that I’ve experienced of her to be to myself and to our family. Likewise, sorrow and grief beyond words are shared with you in these days and always, in her loss of physical presence to you and everyone. This brief note is one of many in my heart, to be written and conveyed here and in cards and visits of hugs and tears. From my family, with heartfelt deepest condolences and sympathy, we are here for you in spirit, Joy, love, and in person at your request or ours, to share our abundant happy memories. We stand beside you to hear and share of many yet untold wonderful stories and memories of dear Sigrid and her loving legacy. Please let us know of anything that we may do to share our love and desire of caring support and encouragement of you? We know that Sigrid was so well loved, honored, and cared for by you and others. You all are an inspiration and blessing to us always. We love you so much and dearly! Barbara, Spencer, Emma, and Emory.
Bathara Knight says
Beloved Cousins, This photograph and loving tribute to Sigrid are exquisite! Sigrid is a beautiful, strong, godly woman, inside and out, and I feel so blessed to have known her and enjoyed her, together with your family. I pray that you’re experiencing great peace, comfort and joy of Sigrid’s love, beyond human understanding in this most difficult time, and in all the time ahead. Thank you for sharing this lovely tribute with us.
Liza Arrogante says
Miss Sigrid very sweet friendly person I know in a short time but my remembrance is last forever, rest in peace my dear friend.
LIZA ARROGANTE
Kemery & Pearl Berry says
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my former employer Segrid Sweat. She and Thomas were both extremely kind to my family while I was in their employ at their company, Sweats Graphics. God bless both families of Tom & Segrid and we will all meet again some day.