Bobbie "Burma"

Connell Swinney

Obituary

Bobbie "Burma" Connell Swinney, 81, of West, Mississippi, formerly of Tifton, died Saturday, May 17, 2014, at her son's residence. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at Oakey Grove Church Cemetery in Berrien County. Eulogies will be given by family members. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Mrs. Swinney was born on June 26, 1932 in Tift County and was the daughter of Leonard Connell and Mary Melissa Gray Connell, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Samuel E. Swinney; twin sons; one daughter; three sisters; and three brothers. She was a retired registered nurse and attended Springdale Baptist Church in West, Mississippi.

Mrs. Swinney is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Shelley Swinney of West, Mississippi; one sister, Jean Thompson of Tifton; three grandchildren, John Swinney, Callie Swinney and James Swinney; and numerous nieces and nephews.