Melanie Swaffar Cumnock

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Visitation Schedule
Rosary Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
801 8th Avenue
Conway, AR  72032
Thursday, February 26, 2015
6:00 PM
Service Schedule
St. Joseph Catholic Church
1115 College Avenue
Conway, AR  72032
Friday, February 27, 2015
11:00 AM
Cemetery
Crestlawn Memorial Park
472 Hwy 64 East
Conway, AR  72032
Memorial Contributions
Arkansas Sheriffs’ Youth Ranches
PO Box 3964
Batesville, AR  72503
Melanie Swaffar Cumnock

of Conway, AR

December 29, 1933 - February 24, 2015

Melanie Albertine Hamling Swaffar Cumnock, wonderful mother, grandmother and a devout Catholic died Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in Conway, Arkansas at the age of 81.

Melanie was born in 1933 in Conway, Arkansas, the fourth child of Frank John Hamling and Hattie Zimmerman Hamling. She was raised in Conway and was a 1952 graduate of St. Joseph School, one of 12 graduates who were all living in 2011. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and worked at the school cafeteria for 15 years, 9 of those years as manager/director of the cafeteria. She is a life time member of the St. Joseph Christian ladies, and also served as a volunteer at Conway Regional Hospital and Conway Humane Society.

Melanie married W.C. Swaffar and to that union was born four children. Then she married Frank Cumnock and to that union was born one daughter. Survivors include her children: Steve Swaffar, Charles Swaffar and wife Joan, Melanie "Sissy" Swaffar Cisler, Karen Swaffar Wilson, Amanda Cumnock Rush and husband Scott, step-sons: Mike Cumnock and wife Sarah, Harry Cumnock and wife Kathy, Steve Cumnock, grandchildren: Steven and Samuel Swaffar, Charlie Jo (Tammie), Nathan (Courtney) and Dustin (Alivia) Swaffar, Cole and Cassidy Cisler, Attie Glover Muse, Wesley Glover, Dylan Wilson, Owen Rush, step grandchildren: Deborah, Kenneth, and Mara Cumnock , great grandchildren: Nate, Kollin, Pacey, Braxton Swaffar, Lauren and Kami Muse, Gaige and Libby Glover and Kaycen Wilson, Kayla, Amber, and Kyle Macomber, great great grandchild: Michael Swaffar, sisters: Mary Ann Newberry and Louise Swaffar. Her brothers, Frank and Charles Hamling, precede her in death.

Rosary service will held at 6:00 P.M. Thursday, February 26th at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday at Saint Joseph Catholic Church with interment to follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Arkansas Sheriff's Youth Ranch, Inc., P.O. Box 3964, Batesville, AR 72503; St. Joseph Catholic Church/School endowment fund; or the Conway Humane Society.

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13 Condolence(s)
Karen Wilson
Guy, AR
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Mom, I miss you so much already. I want to thank you for being such a wonderful Mother and best friend to me. And for teaching us morals, values, and respect for others. God really blessed us, when He gave us you to be our Mother. I will always be eternally grateful. Mom, you taught me everything, except how to live without you. I love and miss you, Mom. Until we meet again.
Love you, always,
Karen

dorothy and joyh Thines
conway, AR
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Friday, February 27, 2015

Melanie was a sweet kind person who always had a smile and a funny comment when you met her.
She loved her children and was so proud of them. She will be missed by all her family and friends.

John and Dorothy

Robert and Shelby Schichtl
Conway, AR
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Thursday, February 26, 2015

Malanie was a great neighbor and friend. We will miss her.

Mary Ann Rains
Springfield,
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Thursday, February 26, 2015

God bless you all. We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for you to find peace and know you are loved even more at this difficult time. Your Mom was a precious lady. God rest her soul.

Terry Beene & family
conway,
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.

Christy Brazil
Conway,
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Eddie Swaffar
CONWAY, AR
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

may she rest in peace

Marcia & Fay Van Valkenburgh III
Conway, AR
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Our sincere sympathy to the family upon the loss of your Mother. She was a Mom to me too and a good friend, and she'll be dearly missed. My life is better because she was in it. I'm happy she is now living with her heavenly Father and no longer in pain. What a special lady she was to all who knew her! I will hold her memories and smile forever in my heart.

Stuart Schichtl
Conway, AR
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

So sorry for your loss, Melanie was a great woman. Remember the time we went to Florida in the tan and brown van with the plad seats. Frank never liked that. Praying for all of the family.

Herb and Theresa Nahlen
Conway,
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

We are so lost for your loss!

Rita & Charles Burrell
Conway, AR
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

We understand and feel your pain as we have been through it and stand ready to assist you in this transition of life. Amanda, YOU are a strong LADY and you will come out of this stronger than YOU realize. Just remember Amanda, You did all You could do and Your Mother is not suffering anymore and in a better place.

Jennifer Ballheimer
Bartlett, TN
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Thinking of you all.
Love, Jennifer

Marilyn Whitley
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Karen and Family I am thinking of you at this difficult time, cherish the memories.