Ann Rita Swilley Was born January 26, 1935 in New Madrid, MO to Glodine (Lamb) Wathen and Luke B. Wathen She died September 27, 2010 at Golden Living Center, New Madrid, Mo at the age of 75 years, 8 months and 1 day. She was united in marriage to J.K. Swilley on December 28, 1959 in New Madrid, MO he survives of the home Preceding her in death, were her parents, Glodine (Lamb) Wathen & Luke B. Wathen, her brothers, Luke, Lloyd B. & Charles Wathen. She was a member of the Joy Sunday School Class and always an active member of her church, First Baptist Church in Portageville, MO She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, J.K. Swilley; of Portageville, MO, her daughter & son-in-law, Lorna & Van Turnage of Portageville, MO , her son & daughter-in-law; John "Kib" & Lale Swilley of San Marcos, CA, One brother; Willie Wathen of Springfield, MO, 7 sisters; Allie St.Mary of New Madrid, MO, Helen Perry of New Madrid, MO, Sarah Jane Sizemore of Lexington Park , Maryland, Glodine LaValle of New Madrid, MO Virginia Wathen of Sikeston, MO, Linda Lou Williams of Kewanee, MO, Nellie Davis of Hendersonville, TN. 2 Grandchildren; John Kenan & Kent Swilley, and a host many other relatives and friends.