Rena Londow Wesley, 88, of Port Arthur, died Thursday, May 5, 2016. A native and lifelong resident of the area, she was born on February 7, 1928, in Port Arthur, to Aneta Duhon Londow and Victor Londow.
Rena retired from Port Arthur Independent School District after many years of service. She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, and working word puzzles. Rena was an excellent cook and avid reader. She was involved in many activities and organizations over the years including being a Den mother, Home Room mother, an honorary P.T.A. member, Quincy Homemakers, Emeritus member of Meatra Education Group, Ladies Auxilary Ct 32, Past Grand Lady, Seniors Alive, 2015 Winners for life Women of the Year, Winners for Life Walk-a-thon, Port Arthur Reunion Member, twelve years in the Experience Corp, Golden Age Organization, Senior Olympic, Band Booster Club President, and a Honeybee Sponsor. Rena had experience as a babysitter, taxi driver, and seamstress. She was also involved in her church as a Sacred Heart Usher, CCD teacher, member of the Gospel Choir, and member of the Mass Choir.
Survivors include her sons, John A. Londow of Port Arthur; Robert V. Wesley and his wife, Stephanie, of Houston; and Jorge Ayala, Sr. and his wife, Dalia, of McKinney; daughters, Anita Wesley Dupree and her husband, Jerry Wayne, Sr.; Yvette Wesley; and Yvonne Wesley Guidry and her husband, Charles Sr., all of Port Arthur; grandchildren, Thaddeus and his wife, Jessica, Brianna, K’Sean, Averi, Thailan, Jorge, Jr., Chloe, Aiyana, Branisha, and Chaize; great-grandchildren, Brynce, Brielle, Kaylee, K’Sean, Jr., and Terryn; nieces, Veronica Mayo, Cynthia White, and Kathy and Joetta Londow; nephew, Kenneth; sisters-in-laws, Dr. Mattie Londow and Johnetta Londow; and special friends, Annie Mae Jean and Dorothy Frazier.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of forty-one years, A.B. Wesley; and brothers, Robert, James, Victor, Raymond, Henry Paul, Eldridge, and Luke Londow.
A gathering of Mrs. Wesley’s family friends will begin at 8:00 a.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Sacred Heart - St. Mary Catholic Church, 920 Booker T. Washington Avenue, Port Arthur. Her interment will follow at Live Oak Memorial Park, Port Arthur.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Wesley’s memory to Winners for Life Foundation c/o Sacred Heart- St. Mary Catholic Church, 920 Booker T. Washington Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas 77640.
