Helen K. Sweigard, 95, of Franklin, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012.
Born in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eva Gumlock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Sweigard who died in 1964, and two sisters, Verna Noe and Sophie Link; three brothers, William, John and Joseph. Helen was a member of Resurrection Lutheran of Franklin and Messiah Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, PA. She enjoyed sewing and reading.
She is survived by a daughter, Jackie Conover and husband Pastor Barry Conover of Franklin; brother-in-law, William Noe of Bethlehem, PA; one step grandson, John Conover; three step great granddaughters and three nephews, James Link, Robert Gumlock and Gary Gumlock.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 25, at the Resurrection Lutheran Church. Rev. Dr. John Brunner will officiate. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Bethlehem, PA.
Memorial donations can be made to the Resurrection Lutheran Church, 38 Wayah Street, Franklin, NC 28734.
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com