May Louise Sweeden was born June 17, 1935 in Vickery, Texas and passed from this earth on Saturday, October 19, 2013. She was preceded in death by John P. Sweeden, her husband of 51 years and her brother, William E. Core. She is survived by many loving friends and family. A list of a few are her sons John F. Sweeden and wife Kellie of Richardson, Robin M. Sweeden and wife Phyllis of Garland, nephews Billy W. Core and wife Sharon and Eddie R. Core of Richardson, and niece Fredda L. Holmes of Austin. If you knew this extraordinary human, you knew a true force of nature. First and last she was a Mother. She raised her two boys, John & Robin, niece Fredda, and nephews Billy & Eddie, to be optimistic, hard working and family focused. She was a true friend to many, the sort who would never break the law for a friend, but if a jailer were to receive a Red Velvet cake and enjoy a piece while on break . . . Well, it wasnt her responsibility to make sure the inmates were secure during jail staff lunch breaks. She was also a caterer. She helped to marry hundreds of couples. With her cast of co-conspirators close at hand, she saw that every last brides dream came true. With coat hangers, duct tape, flowers, fruit, a tub of butter cream icing and a hot glue gun, she could fix any wedding cake mishap. She loved her husband of 51 years, John P. He came to Richardson from his home in Arkansas and moved in down the street from her. They met during the April 1957 tornado that many say broke the drought of the 1950s. They would marry in August of that same year and only parted for a short time when he passed in 2009. They are together once again. After learning that her treatment for esophageal cancer was no longer helping, she took a trip to see her nephew Todd Sweedens restored mansion in Russellville, Arkansas. She also went to see her granddaughter Hannah Sweeden perform at the homecoming event Tiger Tunes at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She took her trip to Arkansas the weekend of October 11-13, and even though her body was struggling, she enjoyed each and every minute of the trip. When she returned to her home in Richardson, she laid down in her bed and even though she would remain here on earth a few more days, she had finished her travels. She spent her final days on this earth exactly as she would have wanted, surrounded by friends and family. Her house was full of family, food, friends, food, laughter, joy, tears and food. We are all sad that she is gone from our sight for now. But oh what a difference she has made. In closing, remember the Roger Miller Song "Arkansas" I aint never traveled much but someday when the moneys such Id like to see the world and all and maybe go through Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas I just love ole Arkansas Love my ma love my pa but I just love ole Arkansas Id like to get my picture took put it inside my memory book And someday hang it on my wall to say that Id seen Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas I just love ole Arkansas Love my ma love my pa but I just love ole Arkansas My Grandpa was always good Id play horsey on his foot Hed tell me when Id get tall wed both go see Arkansas Arkansas Arkansas I just love ole Arkansas Love my ma love my pa but I just love ole Arkansas The family will receive friends at 2PM on Sunday, October 20 at the family home. A graveside service will be held at 10AM on Monday, October 21, 2013 at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas. A Celebration of her life memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., at First Baptist Church of Richardson. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700