Linda Sue Swafford
Linda Sue Swafford
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Linda Sue Swafford, age 78, of McRae passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. She was born February 27, 1947, in Alaska.
Linda is survived by her husband, Kennith, of 59 years, her daughter, Sheryl Davis (Chuck), her son, Dale Swafford (Ashley) and her grandchildren, Amanda Tackett (Blake), Hunter Davis (McKenzie), Rob Swafford, Landon Davis (Taylor), Riley Swafford, Ryan Swafford, Emma Boatman (Joey), Braeley Swafford and Colton Swafford. She was also blessed with six great grandchildren, Blayden, Braysen, Hagen, Oaklee, Brody and Cooper.
She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Swafford, her parents and nine siblings.
Linda was a member of the McRae Church of Christ and considered the members family. She was a teacher for 25 years at McRae and Beebe. She influenced the lives of many children during those years.
Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr., Beebe, Arkansas. Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2025, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, with burial in Lebanon Cemetery. To view the online register, please visit www.smithfamilycares.com/westbrook
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404 West Dewitt Henry Drive, Beebe, AR 72012
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