Lela Swift
1919–2015 (age 96)
television director and producer
Biography
Lela Swift forged a distinguished television career as a director and producer, guiding series such as Peyton Place and Dark Shadows with a steady hand and ensuring that serialized drama reached devoted viewers night after night.
Her ability to tell human stories with clarity and respect mirrored her calm leadership, making her a cherished figure among collaborators and in the Hillside Memorial Park community.