Lila Jeanette Dean

Lila Jeanette Dean, age 86, of Baxley died Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at her residence.

Mrs. Dean was born June 26, 1930 in Appling County to the late Herbert Jackson Thomas and the late Kathleen Loretta Halligan Thomas. She was a member of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church and was formerly employed by the Baxley News Banner, Swisher Sweet Cigar Factory in Jacksonville, Florida and Morgan Box Company. Mrs. Dean was preceded in death by her husband, Jackson Elwood Dean, daughter, Debra "Debbie" Dean, two sisters, Lucille Thomas Rentz, Cannie Thomas Hallman & three brothers, Ira Thomas, Hal Thomas & Herbert Thomas, Jr.

Survivors include a daughter & son in law, Latrell & Whitehead Blyler of Jacksonville, Florida; four sons & daughters in law, Jackie & Linda Dean of Hilliard, Florida, Royce & Mary Dean, Mark & Ella Dean & Michael Nadeau all of Baxley; twelve grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 14, 2016 at 1:00 PM from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Daniels & Rev. Doug Weisel officiating.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service at Swain Funeral Home.

Interment will follow in Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers are Jackie Dean, Royce Dean, Mark Dean, Michael Nadeau, Jessie Blyler & Kevin Dean.

Honorary Pallbearers are Ann Craven's Sunday School Class of Ten Mile Creek Baptist Church, Richard & Judy Mummaw, Charlotte Thien, Scott & Amy Thien, Sean & Amanda Thien, Mr. & Mrs. Norman Morgan, Mr. & Mrs. Buster Miles, Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy Miles, Mike & Dena Miles, special thanks to Kim Willoughby & Southern Care Hospice and all friends in attendance.

Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.