Mrs. Mildred "Mickey" Sweeney Hale Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mildred “Mickey” Sweeney Hale of Rainbow City, Alabama passed away in her river-home on the Coosa River in Ashville, Alabama on June 10, 2018 at the age of 77. Mickey is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jerry Jackson Hale; 2 children, Krista Kay Hale and Dana Leigh Hale; a daughter-in-law, Susie Hale (Jerry Wyatt); 2 grandchildren, Jackson Hale (Courtney) and Josie Hale Phillips (Josh); 2 great-grandchildren, Wyatt Hale and Madelyn Phillips. She is preceded in death by her son, Jerry Wyatt Hale. She is also preceded in death by her grandson, Stephen Miles Lockey. Further, she is preceded in death by her father, J.W. Sweeney; her mother, Kathleen Sweeney; her sister, Judy Sweeney; her brother, Johnny Sweeney. Early in life, Mickey worked in her parents’ store, Sweeney’s Grocery. Later, after having her children, she decided to stay home and devote her time to her family as Jerry’s profession was as a long-distance truck-driver. She was truly very meek, kind, loving and led an exemplary life, always believing in God and making Him a priority in her home. It is evidenced now in her children and all of those grands who would light up her eyes. She was active in church over the years, and of recent years, she has been a member at Heritage Baptist Church. She has genuinely and graciously touched a multitude of lives and has shared her grounded faith as a beacon for Christ. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5 PM until 7 PM at Village Chapel. The funeral is scheduled for Thursday at 11 AM at Village Chapel, with a graveside service to follow at Crestwood Cemetery. Reverend Allen “Buddy” O’Bryant and Reverend Glenn Works will officiate the ceremony. Pallbearers will be Jackson Hale, Josh Phillips, Barrett Johnson, Walker Price, Ron Flannegan and Tim Simonton. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mickey’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org. The family would like to thank all who visited, brought food, sent well wishes and assisted with her care. A special thanks is extended to the Price family, the Vaughn family, Doug and Sonya Matthews, Buddy and Betty O’Bryant and Glenn Works for their care, time and dedication.

Mrs. Mildred "Mickey" Sweeney Hale

May 20, 1941 - June 10, 2018

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Mrs. Mildred "Mickey" Sweeney Hale

May 20, 1941 - June 10, 2018

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