Pickering Funeral Home

   Don’t grieve for me, for I am free, I followed the path God had made for me.

   I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all.

   I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work, or play.

Tasks left undone had to stay that way, I found peace at the close of that day.

If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joys.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, these things I, too, miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life was full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart, and peace to thee, God wanted me home. Be happy for me!

Rachel Bell Sweezer, 91, of Mexico, died at 2:25 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, at Audrain Medical Center in Mexico.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at Pickering Funeral Home in Mexico. Visitation will be Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Sweezer was born on May 5, 1912, in Olney, a daughter of Martin Luther and Susie Bell (Henderson) Ward. On Apr. 3, 1938, in Mexico she married Thomas George Sweezer who died on July 20, 1964.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mexico.

Survivors include three daughters, Dorris J. Crigler, Centralia, Mary Ann Scrutchfield and her husband J.C., Albert Lea, Minn., Brenda Dunlap and her husband Harry, Centralia; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Two brothers and six sisters, an infant son, Billy Sweezer, and a grandson Brian, preceded her in death.

The family suggests memorials be given to the Mason Eye Clinic at the University of Missouri, in care of Pickering Funeral Home, 403 N. Western, Mexico, MO 65265.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at office@pickeringfh.com
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