Mrs. Betty Francille Sewell Swilley passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on June 14, 2024.
Francille was born on March 13,1933 in Shuler to Joe and Ada Sewell.
Francille was married for 66 1/2 years to William "Bill" Thomas Swilley who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a brother Bob Sewell and a grandson Aaron Swilley and great granddaughter Raegan Lynn Swilley.
She is survived by her two sons Cliff Swilley (Rindy) of Smackover and Tracy Swilley (Rhonda) of Parkers Chapel, three grandchildren Adam Swilley (Jennifer) of Benton, Dianna Swilley (Jeff McManus) of El Dorado, and Amanda Fontenot (JP) of Parkers Chapel, and great grandchildren Owen and Ben Swilley, Addalyn and Emma Adams, Lane McManus, Reese Jackson, Karley and Wesson Koon, and Abby Fontenot; brother Joe Frank Sewell (MaryAnn), sister Valora Griffin and host of in-law sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews; special life long-time friend Jo Ann Calloway and special caregiver Sharon Smith.
Francille enjoyed farm life, watching beautiful sunsets from her chair, picking her flowers, a good visit and making jellies. She spent much of her life working for National Bank of Commerce, participating in Lisbon homemakers and leading the worship at Lisbon Church where she also was a member.
Special thanks to Arkansas Hospice for their supportive care.
Pallbearers: Jeff McManus, JP Fontenot, Dennis Darden, Russell Darden, Lance Sewell and Lane McManus
Honorary Pallbearers: George Haynie and Adam Swilley
Visitation Services will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Young's Funeral Directors
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday at the Lisbon Church.
Memorials may be made to the Lisbon Cemetery Fund c/o Robin Darden, 7208 Mt. Holly Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.
Condolences may be shared at www.youngsfuneralhome.com for the Swilley family.
