Ileen F. Sweeden, 94, of McRae, went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 18, 2013. The daughter of Miles and Sula Tyson Howard Baker, she was born May 25, 1918 in Pope County, Arkansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 years, Raymond “Bud” Sweeden, 2 brothers , 2 sisters and a great grandson.
She is survived by her children, Randy Sweeden of McRae, Patricia Brock of Clinton, 2 grandchildren, Kimberly Blanford and Staca Kozma, 8 great grandchildren and many other family members and friends.
Graveside services and burial will be 2:00 PM Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Atkins City Cemetery.
Visitation is Wednesday night from 7-9 PM at Lemley Chapel.
Pallbearers will be Ramey Dawson, Noah Reeves, Aaron Blanford and Andrew Kozma.