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            <text>Tiffini Dawn Swain Bostic, 53, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away on June 15, 2026 at her residence.&#13;
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Born in Gallipolis on September 1, 1972, Tiffini was the daughter of the late Jack L. Swain and Darlene (late Roger) Garlic. She was previously employed at Gallia County Local Schools. Tiffini was a 1990 graduate of Hannan Trace High School where she loved to cheer, play volleyball, and play catcher on the softball team; she was also a member of FHA and the 1989 homecoming queen. She was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Toby Keith fan, and loved her country music. Tiffini enjoyed going to concerts, supporting her family, staying home with her dog Sadie, and being G-Momma to her two precious grandsons. She was a bowler and won State Single Tournament. Tiffini loved giving gifts; she was known for sending cards on all holidays and her handwriting.&#13;
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Tiffini is survived by Brett Bostic; daughter, Maggie (Kevin) Bostic Malone; mother, Darlene Holley Garlic; brothers, Jackie L. (Twyllia) Swain Jr., Billy (Tabby) Swain, and Brady (Amanda) Swain; and grandsons, Brettsen and Lytle Malone all of Gallipolis. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Tiffini was preceded in death by her father, Jack L. Swain; step-father, Gerald Roger Garlic; aunt, Faye Rhodes, paternal and maternal grandparents, and special friend, Melissa Bostic.&#13;
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The service for Tiffini will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor John O’Brien officiating. Burial will follow in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call on Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.&#13;
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Pallbearers will be Brett Bostic, Kevin Malone, Jackie Swain, Billy Swain, Brady Swain, Ethan Swain, and Greg Smith</text>
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