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Betty Reeder Swindell

Mrs. Betty Reeder Swindell age 78 of Lebanon passed away June 20, 2020.  She was born in Wilson County, daughter of the late J.L. and Lena Mai Sorrells Reeder.  She was a 1960 graduate of Watertown High School and was a member of the Flat Rock Church of Christ.  She retired from Wilson County Court Clerk, Jim Goodall’s office.  She was preceded in death by infant son, Sam David Swindell Jr.; sister, Carolyn Rice; and two brothers:  Tommy and Billy Reeder.

She is survived by her husband of sixty-years, Sam Swindell; daughter, Michelle (Lee) Randolph; two grandchildren:  Bryce Randolph, Lexie (Jesse) West; three great-grandchildren:  Maddux, Brantlee and Knox Randolph; three sisters:  Virginia (Tommy) Curtis, Nancy Hayes, Linda George; and brother, Fred (Edwina) Reeder.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 22, 2020, at 1 p.m. from the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Wayne Hunt officiating.  Interment – Bethlehem Cemetery.  Pallbearers:  Pat Reeder, Allen Reeder, Rusty George, Tommy Presley, Ryan George, Kirk Curtis, James Rice, Chad Clark.  Visitation Sunday 2-7 p.m. and Monday after 11 a.m.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME, in charge of arrangements.

Messages for the Family

  1. agnes page hobson says:
    Sam, So sorry.Hope you are doing O.K.
  2. Darnell Belcher says:
    So so sorry from the Russell Family. Betty was our friend. The whole Reeder family are in our prayers.
  3. Dot Smith says:
    Sam I am so sorry. I wish I could be in attendance as you have always been there for my family but I am having back issues. Prayers.
  4. Keith Hooper says:
    Dear Michelle I am so sorry for your loss. It’s my prayer that God will give you and your family Love, peace and Joy during this time of grief and loss.
  5. Nancy Moorr says:
    Fred & Edwina, it is with sorry I write this message. Miss our MCA
    together times!❤️
  6. Manuel & Faye cummings says:
    Fred & edwina, so sorry for your loss.
  7. Bruce Harris says:
    Michelle Sorry for the loss of your mom. Thinking about your dad and you and the rest of the family.
  8. Randy Eastes says:
    Michelle, so so sorry to hear about your mom. She was one of a kind and I have fond memories her and your dad from way back. God bless You, your dad and your family.
    • Linda Key says:
      Jim and I are so very sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. We will miss her and her melodious singing. There are songs when I (Linda) still hear Betty’s sweet Alto; I would listen for her gentle lead. We remain in self quarantine and will not be with you today. Our sympathy to the family. God give you peace and comfort.
  9. Eric Pirtle says:
    Moms are so special, there are many unforgettable memories of your MOM. Godspeed during to you and your family!
  10. Dickie Johnson says:
    Dear Sam, so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing, you have been great neighbors for so many years. May God hold you in His care.
  11. Patsy Thomson Brown says:
    Sam, My deepest sympathy to you and your family upon the loss of Betty. May God grant you His peace and comfort in the coming days.
  12. don rollins says:
    Sorry Sam for your loss
  13. Nancy Gann says:
    Nancy, so sorry to hear about your sister, Betty, passing. We have you and family in our prayers.