Betty Jo Swanson was very involved in the Auburn Gresham community where she volunteered for organizations such as: Community Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS), the Neighborhood Housing Service, 6th District Committees, and the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation.

Betty Jo moved to Chicago in 1955. Before retiring in 1976, she worked for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad for 27 years. She was a member of the New Friendship Baptist Church.

Alum
Parker High School

Honorary Betty Jo Swanson’s WAY

8000 South Carpenter Street

Approved: September 2023

Ward: 17
Alderman: David Moore
Neighborhood: Auburn Gresham

b. January 22, 1943 in Arkansas
d. January 22, 2023. Age 80

Source

20232360

https://www.gagdc.org/news/3863

https://youtu.be/r2yKRRzwxgg?si=6NpqDunZPkCAKIGE