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Survivors are: two sisters, Sallie Blasingame and Polly Manship; three Cavanaugh sons, John, Patrick (Laurie), and Michael (Elizabeth), as well as three Swanson sons, Gary (Francie), Phillip (Rhonda), and Richie, two Swanson daughters, Pamela (Tony) Johnson and Paula (David) Davenport. There are numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren too. Preceded in death are Jean's parents, her four brothers (Ward, Jim, David, and Jerry) and her daughter Kathleen ('Kitty').
Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m., Sat., Oct. 21, 2023, at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church, Bella Vista, AR. Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. Interment on site immediately following mass.
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Beth Cavanaugh
October 2, 2023
Years of quilting became her pride and joy. Prize-winning, handcrafted quilts were created with love for each family member. Always up for a game, whether Bridge or Mexican Train, Rummikub or Manipulation, Jean knew the rules, taught you how to play, and wished you luck. Teaching young and old, she was an original `gamer.´
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