Joan Karen Swayne

Joan Karen Swayne obituary, Hillman, MI

Joan Karen Swayne

Joan Swayne Obituary

Visit the Green Funeral Home - Atlanta website to view the full obituary.
Mrs. Joan Karen Swayne, 79 of Atlanta, Michigan died suddenly on January 4, 2023 at Charlevoix Hospital in Charlevoix. She was welcomed into Heaven with open arms by both her parents and late daughter, Karen. Joan was born in Pontiac, Michigan on September 9, 1943 to the late, Sidney and Eva (Vickery) Cunningham. She married her husband, Thomas Swayne, on October 3, 1959 and together the couple celebrated 63 years of marriage before her passing. Joan resided with Tom in Atlanta for the last 30 years. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Lewiston. Before retirement, and moving to Atlanta, she worked for several years as a Sunday school teacher and bus worker for the church she attended. Joan was a beautiful soul who loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren. She is and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her loving husband, Tom Swayne of Atlanta; children, Kim(Oliver) Araiza of West Union, West Virginia; Carletta (Ken) Motsinger of West Branch; Tom (Lynne) Swayne of Clarkston; Jennifer (Anderson) Zaldivar of Grand Blanc; sons-in-law, Jack Cole of Waterford and Scott Wiser of Grand Blanc; grandchildren, Oliver, Christina, Angela, Joel, Trevor, Joshua, Jacob, Dustin, Kendra, Sydney, Cole, Callie, Chip, K.K., Hampton, Audra, and Alex; 24 great-grandchildren; siblings, Judy McIntire of Comins; Jill Cady of Waterford; Sharon (Matt) Potes of Ann Arbor; Dale (Helen) Cunningham of Grand Blanc; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Eva Cunningham; daughter, Karen; and siblings, Joyce Fahr, Jean Parks, Jay Cunningham, and Sidney Cunningham.
Funeral services for Mrs. Swayne will take place at noon on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the First Baptist Church, Lewiston; Pastor Tony Petronico officiating, alongside Joan's son-in-law, Oliver Araiza. Visitation will take place from 11:00 AM until time of service with a luncheon following. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the First Baptist Church, 5560 County Road 612, Lewiston, Michigan 49756 in memory of Joan.
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Joan Karen (Cunningham) Swayne, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Green Funeral Home - Atlanta

12676 Airport Rd, Atlanta, MI 49709

Sign Joan Swayne's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Make a Donation
in Joan Swayne's name

How to support Joan's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Joan Swayne's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Joan Swayne's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?