Memorial service to celebrate the life of Dawn "Michelle" Laviolette Swaim, 45, of Willis, Texas, will be held Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel in Livingston, Texas.
Dawn "Michelle" Laviolette Swaim, 45, of Willis, Texas, went to be with the Angels on April 26th, 2015 after a courageous battle with Melanoma. She was born February 24th, 1970 in Houston, Texas.
Michelle attended elementary and middle school in the Houston and Spring areas, and attended High School in Livingston and Spring graduating from Spring High School in 1988.
She lived most of her adult life in San Antonio and Canyon Lake, Texas. In December 2012 Michelle relocated to the Houston area.
A Texas girl to the core she had a deep love for Texas Music and could always be found supporting her favorite band when they came to town. Michelle is known for her positive attitude and a contagious Texas sized smile that always lit up the room! She was also an avid sports fan and especially loved her Texans, Astros & Rockets.
Michelle was so proud of her two children, Dalton Allen Swaim and Devin Michelle Swaim, whom she absolutely adored and loved so much.
Michelle is survived by her children, Dalton and Devin; parents, Larry Laviolette, Sr & Sharon Stewart.; brothers, Larry Laviolette, Jr. and wife Nancy; Michael Sessions and wife Heather; Mark Sessions and wife Julie; sister, Elizabeth Sessions Vannapha and husband Vinny. Several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and a host of loved ones and friends.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Michelle's sister-cousins, Amanda Morrison and Valerie Stewart, for their unwavering love and support as they journeyed side by side with Michelle. Also the offices of Dr. Rodabe N. Amaria at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the staff at Houston Hospice for superior care and sincere concern for our girl and us.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to the The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Melanoma Department 1515 Holcombe Blvd Houston, TX 77030 or Jamie's Hope 5858 Westheimer, Suite 708, Houston, TX 77057.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.