Hazel Swisher, 85 of Speedwell, Tenn., passed away October 27, 2008. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman Blaine Swisher. Hazel was born in Valley Creek, Tenn., although she lived most of her life in Speedwell, Tenn. During WWII she worked as an aircraft welder in Baltimore, MD, where she met her husband. After the war she dedicated the remainder of her life to caring for the large family she had always dreamed of.

She was preceded in death by her parents: John William and Margaret Taylor Peevely; Husband: Norman B. Swisher; Infant son: Norman Blaine Swisher, Jr.; Grandsons: Cameron Martin Swisher and William Michael Gibbs Duggan; Brother: John William “Billy” Peevely; and Sister: Mary Edna Peevely. She is survived by her loving family, five Sons and Daughters-in-law: Charles Swisher and Cathie, Morristown, Tenn.; William Swisher and Joyce, Farragut, Tenn.; John Swisher, Mark Swisher and Paula, Michael Swisher and Robin, all of Speedwell, Tenn.; four Daughters and Sons-in-law: Patricia Williams and James, Mt. Juliet; Margaret Jones and Morgan, Bagdad, Ky.; Barbara Mullen and Daniel, Greenville; Curcha Massey and Scott, Seymour; twenty grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren; three Sisters: Helen Evans, Pauline Ausmus, Kathy Cheek and husband, Robert; Brother: Robert Peevely and wife, Linda; many nieces, nephews, cousins, numerous friends and caregivers.

Special thanks to the staff of St. Mary’s Home Health Care and dear friends of the United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Reece Valley Chapel. Burial 11 a.m. Friday at Swisher Family Cemetery, Speedwell, Tenn. Visitation 5-8 Thursday at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel. 869-3651, 626-4249 or www.reecefh.com.