Fabena Lois Chaney

Mrs. Fabena Lois Burroughs Chaney, 91, died on January 22, 2021, of a long illness of Alzheimer's and a short bout with Covid-19. She was born August 21, 1929, in Hot Springs, Ark., to the late Oscar D. and Lois Bridges Burroughs. She was a 1947 graduate of Hot Springs High School and went on to attend Henderson State Teachers College where she was a member of Alpha Sigma Tau (AΣT). On June 23, 1951, she married Wayne T. Chaney, Sr. and they were united for 62 years until Wayne's death in 2013. They made their homes in Dallas, Hot Springs, Little Rock, and finally Bryant, Ark. She is survived by her children, Wayne (Tarrie) Chaney and Gaye (Jerry) Swaim. Her world revolved around her four grandsons, Daniel Swaim, Chris Swaim, John (Amanda) Chaney and Mike (Jenn) Chaney, and six precious great-grandchildren, Clark, Daphne, Nikki, Jackie, James and Katherine. She is also survived by her dear step-son, Tom (Dana) Chaney. She loved having Tom and his family as part of her life and felt fortunate to have more grandchildren, Tom (Krissy) Chaney and Jimmy Chaney, Marla Hampton (Chuck Sebarino) and April Thomas. Four great- grandchildren, Amanda, Juliet, Patrick, Andrew and two great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by nieces, Jane (Jack) Barrett, Barbara Sue and Debbie Bridges and nephews, Jody (Charlynn) Howington, Wayne and David Smith. She was predeceased by her husband, Wayne T. Chaney Sr., parents, Oscar D. and Lois Bridges Burroughs, In-laws, Sherman and Minnie M. McNabb Chaney, Jody and Syble Howington, Tiny and Joel Smith and Uncle and Aunt, Norman and Gerri Bridges. Fabena will be remembered for her love and pride of family. Any family member could share multiple stories of her kindness, support, and unbridled love. She was also known for her humor and wit from wearing a brown paper sack over her head to "un-embarrass" her teenage son as she dropped him off at school to playing the role of Grinch at the Christmas party! Anyone who knew her also knew she loved pugs. Even in the last stages of Alzheimer's she kept her toy pug by her side. To her extended family at UMFC, you will never know how important you were to her. Even in the early stages of her disease, her church was always in the forefront. No matter what time of day or day of week it was important that she get to the church! A warm and deep thank you to her Sunday School Group, Exercise Group and her close knit friends that kept her happy and safe! Fabena loved being around young people, she thoroughly enjoyed any contact and said it always made her feel "young again!" Thank you to all our extended young family that always made her feel loved, she had a special place in her heart for all of you! The family extends heartfelt thanks to Fox Ridge–Bryant, Alcoa Pines and Kindred Hospice for their support and care of Fabena during her long illness. There will be no services due to the current health precautions.