Bettye Tichenor Swoope Obituary
In loving memory of Bettye Tichenor Swoope of Paducah, Kentucky, who departed this world on July 6, 2025 at the age of 82. Bettye Tichenor leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bettye Tichenor Swoope to pay them a last tribute.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Bettye Tichenor's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
She was predeceased by: her granddaughter Abigail Cozette Swoope; her siblings, Patty Tichenor Settle and Robert Travis Tichenor; and her parents, John Calvert Tichenor and Cozette Travis Tichenor.
She is survived by: her husband Walter Wayne Swoope, Sr.; her sons, Walter Wayne Swoope, Jr. (Cynthia Tseng) of Lexington and Tyler Tichenor Swoope (Mary Anne) of Benton, Kentucky; and her grandchildren, Zoie Annabel Swoope of Lexington and Ty Tichenor Swoope of Benton, Kentucky..
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to McCracken County Humane Society 4000 Coleman Rd. Paducah, KY 42001 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
