On May 1st, 2016 Dorothy Swinford age 90, of Tullahoma, TN entered into rest at Tennova Healthcare Harton Hospital. Dorothy was an amazing mother and the best grandmother you could ever imagine from the grand to the great- great grandchildren. She was a wonderful role model because of her willingness to work hard and play hard attitude. Her sense of humor was joyful and witty for anyone that knew her. She could make the whole room burst out with laughter. One of Dorothy’s greatest passions was gardening and hers was always beautiful.
She is preceded in death by her parents Acie and Myra Bain (Turner); Children Johnny E. Swinford, Malcom E. Swinford and Martha K. Partin; Grandchildren Courtney Swinford and Angela Woessner; Great Grandchild Hayden Gage West; 3 Sisters and 1 Brother.
She survived by Sons Clyde Swinford, Phillip Swinford (Juanita), John Swinford, Richard Swinford (Diann); Daughters Barbara Sain, Linda Kimbro (Kippy); Special Grandchildren Valerie and Matt Wilder; Grandchildren Michael Swinford, Chris Swinford, Lisa Sullenger, Pam Partin, B.J. Partin, Crystal Sain, Sarah McCormick, Jeremy Howell, Stephen George, Jonathan Swinford, Alicia Withan, Jennifer Kimbro and Renee Moos; 27 Great Grandchildren; 3 Great-Great Grandchildren and Several Nieces and Nephews.
The family will receive friends for visitation Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 from Five O’clock in the evening to Eight O’clock in the evening at Tullahoma Funeral Home in Tullahoma, TN. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, May 4th, 2016 at Ten O’clock in the morning in the chapel of Tullahoma Funeral Home in Tullahoma, TN. Interment will follow to Rose Hill Memorial Gardens in Tullahoma, TN.
Tullahoma Funeral Home is honored to serve the Swinford Family