Melissa "Sam" Sweet-Free

Melissa "Sam" Sweet-Free joined her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 6, 2014, after a year-long battle with peritoneal mesothelioma. She was born in Atlanta on June 16, 1966. Sam was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and friend. For the last eight years she was employed by Summit Holdings in Gainesville, where she enjoyed her work and office family. She was in her element when she was helping others through difficult times with words of encouragement, sympathy and prayers. Her favorite pastime was enjoying the beach or skiing at the lake with her family.

She is survived by father and step-mother, Lynn and Sharon Payne; mother, Marion Dismuke; her loving husband, Mark Free; daughter, Samantha Sweet; son, Maxwell Sweet; sister and brother-in-law; Melanie and Kevin Church. She is also survived by her grandmother, Frances "Polly" Dismuke, niece, Kristy Church Jones and her family. In addition she is survived by two loving step-daughters, Danelle and Denyes Free; as well as a large extended family of many special aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 15, 2014, 3:30 PM, at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington with Pastor Ken Grindle and Pastor Brandon Stanley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service, from 2:00 - 3:15 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Mesothelioma Research Foundation, 1317 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314, or Net India Ministries, PO Box 1481, Gainesville, GA 30503.

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Visitation

NOV 15. 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM (EST)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014

Memorial Service

NOV 15. 3:30 PM (EST)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014