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.
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
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
Malanie was a great neighbor and friend. We will miss her.
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.
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
may she rest in peace
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.
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.
We are so lost for your loss!
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.
Thinking of you all.
Love, Jennifer
Karen and Family I am thinking of you at this difficult time, cherish the memories.