Fanny Loretta Sweeney Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Fanny Loretta (Britt) Sweeney was born September 4, 1940 in Brownsville, KY to Mrs.Virginia Hayes Britt and the late Elmore Britt. Fanny accepted Jesus as her Savior at an early age at the Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Brownsville, KY and continued to stay active in the service for the Lord. Fanny was the Church Secretary, Choir Director, and on the Usher Board; however, her commitment to Jesus was greater than that as she loved to Praise God’s Holy Name. Fanny attended and graduated from State Street High School in Bowling Green, KY and it was there that she met her husband Carl Sweeney and was united in marriage on September 17, 1958 in Glasgow, KY. To their union seven children were born. Fanny was not only a Homemaker but also worked as a Housekeeper for Mrs. Jena Begley for 45 years. Fanny also enjoyed life and laughter. She enjoyed pitching horseshoes, watching her favorite soap opera – Y&R, and always Family gatherings. In the words of her Mother, “Fanny was a good Christian Lady that Loved the Lord and her Family.” Fanny was preceded in death by her Husband, Carl Sweeney; daughter, Pamela Sweeney; son, Tony Sweeney; Father, Elmore Britt; brothers, Leon Britt and Albert Britt; Grandparents, George and Fanny Britt, Clint Sr. and Flossie Hayes. Fanny leaves to cherish her memories, her mother Mrs. Virginia Britt of Bowling Green, KY; her Five children, Faye Roberson (O’Neal) of Bowling Green, KY, Shelia Beck (Eddie) of Elkton, KY, Timothy Sweeney (Peggy) of Bowling Green, KY, Gregory Sweeney (Paula) of Atlanta, GA, and Carla Nelson (Thomas) of Bowling Green, KY. Two Brothers, William “Billy” Britt (Loretta) of Columbus, OH and Norman Britt of Louisville, KY. Three Sisters, Denise Winston, Vanessa Nelson (Jacob, Sr.) and Darlene Britt, all of Bowling Green, KY. Twelve Grandchildren, Chris, Brandon, Rayshawn, Justin, Jeremy, Karika, Brittany, Carlos, Tim, Jr. Morris, Blair, and Damarion (Little D). Nine Great Grandchildren, Blossom, Chris, Jr. Asiya, Blake, Malachi, Lania, Daterrione, Jashawn and Damarion. In Laws, Johnetta Britt, Mary Britt, Wayne & Clara Dunn, Jessie Sweeney, Betty Young, Dorcel Sweeney, Rev. Hugh & Cathy Heater and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sincerely, -Your friends at Burnam and Son

Fanny Loretta Sweeney

September 4, 1940 - May 29, 2016

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