Etheleen Swango

Etheleen Swango, 76, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, at Franciscan St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.

She was born December 18, 1947, in Cookeville, Tennessee, the daughter of Gerald R. and Ruby J. (Lee) Gurley. On June 26, 1992, she married William “Pete” Swango, and he preceded her in death on January 9, 2024.

Etheleen is survived by her daughters, Serena A. Baker and significant other, Tommy Dobbins, of Fountaintown, Angela Hadley and husband, Edward, of Shelbyville, and Crystal Dettmering and husband, Philip, of Greenwood; sisters, Geraldine Brown of Greensburg, and Carolyn Austin of Shelbyville; brother, Richard Gurley of Cookeville, Tennessee; six grandchildren, Brandy Moore and husband, Paul, Ryan Hadley and wife, Julianne, Taylor Cameron and husband, Kiefer, Alex Hadley and wife, Abby, Ethan Dettmering and Noah Dettmering; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to Pete, Etheleen was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Barry Gurley.

Etheleen was a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church.

She formerly worked at K-Mart for over 10 years.

Etheleen was a member of the auxiliary at the Eagles Aerie Lodge No. 927, American Legion Post No. 70 and Moose Lodge No. 2118. She was also a member of the Indiana Federation of Business and Professional Women (INFBPW) and the Clearview Home Economics Club.

She enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles and playing cards with her sister, Carolyn.

Visitation will be from 10 am to Noon, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, 3718 E. Blue Ridge Road, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176. Funeral services will follow with Rev. Dr. Robb Barlow officiating.

Interment will be Mount Pisgah Cemetery

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 90, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-9929

Online condolences may be shared with Etheleen’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.