of England, AR
April 19, 1939 - April 17, 2017
Barbara Gean Hudgens Swaim, 77, of England, passed away on April 17, 2017, in Little Rock. She was born April 19, 1939, to William Adelbert and Mary Kathleen Gean Hudgens, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents and husband, James Edward. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law Edward and Anna Swaim of Little Rock, Christian and Kimberly Swaim of Fort Smith, and Matthew Swaim, of Little Rock; her beloved grandchildren James Philip, John Edward, William Connor, Allie Elizabeth, Joseph Thomas, Kaitlin Elizabeth and Andrew Carson. She is also survived by her brother, William A. Hudgens, II. The family would like to say a special thank you to Barbara's cousin, Sandra Barringer for her help and companionship. She leaves behind a host of dear cousins, nieces, nephews and friends to cherish her memory.
Barbara lived in Halls, Tennessee, and West Memphis, before moving to Humnoke, where she graduated from high school in 1957. She married James Ed Swaim in 1964 and moved to England, where they lived and raised their three sons. She did a variety of things to make opportunities for her sons, including serving as a Cub Scout den mother. In the 1970s, she used her creative talents to make and sell items at craft shows all over the South.
Over the years, she worked at the John Deere dealership, Helena Chemical Company, England First United Methodist Church and the Arkansas Department of Health. In retirement, she enjoyed many adventures with her friends, from road trips to different restaurants to sneaking corn from the fields around England only to find out that it is not good to eat.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Roller-England Funeral Home, 202 Stuttgart Highway, England, Arkansas 72046, (501) 842-3939. Funeral service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2017, at Roller-England Funeral Home, with burial following at Mulberry Cemetery in England. Honorary pallbearers are nephews Jay Holland, Tom Ramsey, Dennis Ramsey, William Ramsey, Josh Hudgens and Devon Hudgens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to England First United Methodist Church, 200 NE 2nd St., England AR 72046. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/england
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9 Condolence(s)
Beverly
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Dear Family,
So sorry for your loss! I only knew her from playing words with friends, but we messaged each other during games. I saw her as a spunky but refined lady who fought through pain even playing games in the hospital. I will miss playing and talking with her! She has a record on the game with millions of points ;)
Denise Krablin
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Edward,Christian and Matthew- so sorry for the loss of Ms. B. She was a great friend to a lot of people. She loved her boys dearly. I can only imagine the reunion in heaven that's going on!!! Prayers for all ðŸ™
Cheryl Delashmit
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Christian and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love,
Cheryl
Don Young
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Christian, I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts, sympathy and prayers are with you and your family during a difficult time. We will be thinking about you and asking God to give you strength for peace and understanding.
Don Young
Blake & LaDonna Cole
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Very sorry to hear of Mrs. Swaim's passing. Prayers for comfort to the family.
Bobby and Shea Bryant
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
So sorry for loss. I have known this family most of my life. She will be missed by all. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennie Varner Miller
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Prayers for all of you during this difficult time!! So sorry to hear of your moms passing!!
Michael and Rhonda Colberg
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Barbara will be missed tremendously. Love that lady, for sure. My thoughts and prayers are with you, cousins.
Lois Miller
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
So sorry to hear about your mom Edward. Prayers to you and the family. I know she will be missed tremendously.