of Helena, AR
April 23, 1932 - January 15, 2022
Callie Mae Swango Brandon of Helena, Arkansas, was born April 23, 1932, to Raymond Dare and Kate Taylor Swango of Como, MS. She went to be with her Lord on January 15, 2022. Growing up in Como was the best of times, and her friends, the Como Crowd, tried to see each other as often as possible up into their eighties. She graduated from Ole Miss where she was a Chi Omega, Campus Favorite, and an avid Rebel fan.
Of great importance to her was Explorer's Bible Study where she had been a leader since 1985. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Helena.
Preceding her in death are her parents and her sister Peggy Swango DuBois. Left to miss her are her children, Betsy and Howard Woodyard of Little Rock, AR; Cissye and Billy Mounger of Jackson, MS; Craig and Pat Harcourt of Memphis, TN; Bill and Stefanie Brandon of Orlando, FL; her grandchildren, Cooper Huff, Ross (Rebekah) Brandon, Kate Taylor (Cam) Medina, Callie (Reid) Wesson, Dare Harcourt, Catherine (Matt) Glover, Carter Brandon, William (Maggie) Mounger; her great-grandchildren, Liam Medina, Philip and James Wesson, and Elle Glover. Her friends are many and very much loved.
Her family will gather for graveside services at Como's Friendship Cemetery. A celebration will follow on Callie's 90th birthday.
Memorial donations may be sent to Explorer's Bible Study, PO Box 425, Dickson, TN 37056, or a charity of your choice.
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17 Condolence(s)
Mark and Becky Askew
Friday, January 21, 2022
Craig (Harcourt),
Becky and I are very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. From reading the obituary, we know she will be missed by so many. What a wonderful life she must have had. and now she is on to even more glorious things!
Myriam Martinez
Thursday, January 20, 2022
She was a sweet Lady Rest in peace send my condolences to Cyssie Betsy Craig and Bill
Craig Simmons
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Hadn't seen Callie in years, but loved her like a sister. Will miss just knowing that she was alive. Many years of fond memories. Being with her was always fun in Como, Oxford, Memphis, Helena, Dallas, and last time Sea Island.
Susan Clancy Heidelberger
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
So sorry to hear about Ms. Callie’s passing. My prayers are with the family.
Allison Harcourt-Montgomery/Rich Montgomery
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Sending love, peace and prayers to each of you. Allison and Rich
Frances Rice O’ Dea
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
My deepest sympathy and condolences for your family! My prayers are with you all.
Leigh Anderson
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
My family and I are praying for y’all. We are so sorry for the loss of Callie.
Kevin Smith
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Sissy and I send our deepest condolences to Bill and Stefanie and the whole family. She always wore a smile and had a nice word to say. She was beautiful inside and out, and we sure hate to learn of her passing. I last saw her at the Manor and she seemed like she never aged to me. RIP Ms Callie.
Martha Ann Huey Sloan
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Sending all my love to Betsy and all of the Brandon family…. Your mom was a beautiful lady! ðŸ™ðŸ¼â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ¼â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ¼â¤ï¸
Cassie smith
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Only worked for her a little while but she was so easy to love because she welcome you with a smile of love I will miss her but it was a pleasure to know you and your wonderful daughters love you all
Jean bee
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Marla Buck Riddell
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Mrs. Brandon was always so warm with a smile and loving heart that was open to all she met. What a true blessing to her family and friends. Prayers and hugs to you all.
Dorothy
Monday, January 17, 2022
She was a dear sweet lady that we all loved here at the manor very high spirited kept herself lookin nice and wore a smile that shine like sun we will miss her but look forward to seein her one day
Kimbrough Ferrell
Monday, January 17, 2022
Loved getting to know Callie at Explorers’ Bible study. She always read the most meaningful devotions. She will be greatly missed.
Chuck Cline
Monday, January 17, 2022
Betsy I am so sorry to have gotten this news. I Loved her like my second mother. Please give my Love and Condolences to the rest of the Family as I don’t have contact info for them. I will Cherish the Memories I keep in my Heart of her Foreverâ¤ï¸ I have you all in my thoughts and Prayers as does her name sake my Daughter Callie Clineâ¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ™
June White
Monday, January 17, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God is holding your hand.
June White
Billie Sue Rohrscheib
Monday, January 17, 2022
She was such a sweet lady! She and I could get so confused at WalMart together, because they were always moving stuff on us!!! I loved laughing with her! Her eyes were so beautiful and always smiling!! My prayers are with her family during this time! God Bless you all, Henry and Billie Sue Rohrscheib