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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18 Condolence(s)
Joel. Grubb
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
My turn around teacher , fifth grade Never made above a C. Average ; no B. And of course no A’s no. Mrs Brandon comes along and spin my small world around. My entire fifth grade was all A.and B’s. She had so much to do with where i am today . Very special person. Went back to W Helena about ten years ago to see her , it was a special day for myself and Mike Wilkinson who accompany me. All special memories , I hope they linger till my death and hopefully I’ll see her in afterlife!!!
Murray Benton
Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Mrs. Callie was the best! Will miss her. She was always encouraging, thoughtful and loving. Always talking about the Lord and her family. Know she is excited to be with her Savior and home in Heaven. Love to all her sweet family. Miss you all. Praying for you.
Missy Ishmael
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
To the Brandon family,
Miss Callie was a warm , lovely, lady. Always made you feel welcomed each time I saw her. She will be missed by many here in Helena.
Charlotte Cannon
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Oh wow😢 I could write a book about this beautiful sweet lady. I loved her so much. She was in my explorer’s class and I played a lot of bridge with her. Her famous saying, “you know I am not well†in her last years when she did not make the right bid at the bridge table, which was not often. But those words will always be used at the bridge table from now on. My prayers go out to all of her family and to those who knew and loved her. She will be missed with that beautiful uplifting smile she always wore.
Pat Delk
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Ms. Callie will be missed by so many. She was a beautiful lady. I loved seeing her in Explorer’s Bible Study, she was so kind to everyone. She will have many jewels in her crown. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Wilma Mansfield
Monday, January 17, 2022
Callie was a beautiful person inside and out. Her smile was infectious! Praying for her family and friends!
Wilma Mansfield
Linda Roberson
Monday, January 17, 2022
Callie was a fun friend. If we were playing Bridge or playing golf, she was always a great to be around. What I remember best about Callie is her sweet smile and she was always smiling. I have been away from Helena a few years now, but I will always remember my dear friend.
Pat Williams
Monday, January 17, 2022
This is so hard to believe. She was so pretty, so sweet. We will all miss her.
Loyce Summerhill Corbitt
Monday, January 17, 2022
Mrs. Callie will be missed by so many. She was a sweet, kind lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pam Culp
Monday, January 17, 2022
I am so saddened by Callie’s death. I have only had the privilege of knowing Callie this past year but fell in love with her. I found her delightful and such fun to be around. She will be missed.
Bob and Vivian Wright
Monday, January 17, 2022
She will be missed.
Kay Slaughter
Monday, January 17, 2022
May GOD be with you all during this difficult time. Callie was a blessing to all who knew her.
Mary Jenkins
Monday, January 17, 2022
We send our condolences praying for family.
Pat Clifton
Monday, January 17, 2022
Bill I am so sorry to hear this. You are all in my prayers.
jim mayer
Monday, January 17, 2022
We the Mayer family are all thinking of you in our thoughts and prayers. Callie was such a special lady. Diane Jim Marla Caren Adam Mayer and families
Ann Lee
Monday, January 17, 2022
I will miss Callie. I enjoyed playing bridge with her, she was fun to be with. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers
Lynette (Burt) Murphy
Monday, January 17, 2022
I am so sorry to see the loss of Callie. She was a great lady and always so kind and helpful, and lots of fun. I know you will miss your Mom greatly. Prayers, thoughts and love to each of you.
Nash Lindsey
Monday, January 17, 2022
I have such fine memories of Callie! What a great friend. She will be missed. I think back to fun days on Porter Street.