Mrs. Ethel M. Swindle passed away Wednesday at St. Francis Hospital at the blessed age of 91.

A native of Eufaula, AL. and the daughter of the late Thomas and Rosie Randle Brown, Mrs. Swindle had resided in Columbus most of her life and retired from the Dietary Department of Muscogee County School District, her last tenure being at Benning Hills Elementary School. She was a devout member of Galilee Baptist Church, serving as Vice-President of the Deaconess Ministry and a member of the Mission Ministry. She also was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Willie J. Swindle, Sr. and three sons, Willie J. Swindle, Jr., Frank L. Swindle and Robert L. Swindle.

Survivors include her loving children, Archie Swindle(Brenda), Dena Carter, Betty Fardella(Sam), Patricia Daniel, Robert Swindle(Regina), Ethel Wynn(Columbus) and Thomas Swindle; two brothers, Jimmy L. Gordy(Jean) and R.C. Hawkins; three sisters, Lula B. Gordy, Eva M. Respress and Mary L. Pearson(Robert); 41 grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mrs. Swindle will be laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Park on Wednesday, July 15 2020 during a Eleven O’clock AM Graveside service, officiated by Pastor Thaddeus Spencer.

Visitation is 1:00 til 4:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Arrangements entrusted to Progressive Funeral Home, Inc.