Murray Alicia Swain, 47 SEAFORD - Murray Alicia Swain, age 47, of Seaford, succumbed to her illness, dying peacefully at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She has gallantly fought to live through a debilitating disease for many years. Born Nov. 9, 1962, Murray Alicia was the 5th of seven children born to Kristina M. Swain of Seaford and the late Thomas Swain. Murray is a 1981 graduate of Seaford High School and obtained her associates degree in nursing from Delaware Technical and Community College. Murray's hobbies included reading, swimming, and caring for her many nieces and nephews whom she showered with love and adoration. Murray was an avid swimmer and dedicated much of her life to making sure children learned to love the water and swim well. She was a coach and swimming instructor for Seaford Swim Association and an RN at Warwick Rehabilitation in Maryland. She was a member of Atlanta Road Alliance Church in Seaford. Murray is survived by five sisters, Tommy Lynn Layton and husband Gary of Ashburn, V., Danna S. Palmer and husband Charles of Seaford, Montine S. Willin and husband J.C. Willin of Seaford, Valerie S. Kerns and husband Randy of Martinsburg, W.Va., Alison M. Venables and husband G. Blair of Laurel; one brother, Kristopher Swain and wife Kim; several nieces and nephews, Bryan Layton and wife Jennifer, Kristin Aguas and husband Rod, Thad Palmer, Kyle Palmer, Christie Herndon and husband Randy, Brent Willin, Courtney R. Swain, Jamie E. Swain, Taylor K. Swain, Morgan C. Swain, Maggie M. Kerns, Drew T., Paige M., Dustin B., Gray R., Hannah K., Amy A., and Nathan R. Venables; and great-nieces and nephews, Natalie A. and David V. Layton and Kayleigh R. Aguas. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a nephew, U.S. Marine Cpl. Cory Palmer whom gave his life for his country on May 2006. A Funeral Service will be 2 p.m., today, at the Atlanta Road Alliance Church, 22625 Atlanta Road, Seaford, where a viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. The Pastor Ed Laremore, Senior Pastor will officiate. Interment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Seaford. In her memory contributions can be made to: Atlanta Road Alliance Church, 22625 Atlanta Road, Seaford , DE 19973; or Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, 801 Middleford Road, Seaford, DE 19973. The Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, Laurel, is serving the Swain family.