Billie Strode Swisher

Billie Strode Swisher went to be with Jesus on December 31,2020. She was born in Glasgow, Kentucky in 1932 to the late H.D. and Myrtle Whitlow Strode. She attended Georgia State University and the Georgia Baptist School of Histotechnology where she later became Assistant to the Director, Anatomic Pathology, and Education Coordinator of the school. After 20 years in that capactity, she worked from 1978 to 1994 at the Centers for Disease Control in the Infectious Diseases Division. Billie was the receipient of numerous awards in her profession including the prestigious J.B. McCormick, M.D. Award. She was the author of a textbook and several published periodicials. She lectured and taught workshops at many seminars throughout the country. She was for several years the Chairman of the Histotechnology Examiniation Committee for the American Society for Clinicial Pathology in Chicago. She was a soloist and choir member in numerous churches in the Atlanta area. Billie is survived by one sister, Mary Benson, Charlotte, NC, and one brother, Fendall Strode (Margie), Tallahassee, FL, and ten loving nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by two brothers, William (Betty), Bowling Green , KY and Dr. Wilborn Strode (Carolyn), Nashville, TN. Also to cherish her memory are many long-time friends and devoted caregiver Carlass Burden. Billie was a member of Southerwest Christian Church, Newnan, GA. A memorial service will be held at a later date according to Covid 19 guidelines. Memorial Contributions may be made to Southwest Christian Church, 3836 Highway 29, N, Newnan, GA 30265.