Sally Jean Serio, 60 years old, of Beaumont went to be with her Lord on July 13, 2005 after a long illness.
She was born on February 14, 1945 and met the love of her life when she was fifteen and was married on December 31, 1965. They had spent many great years together and had three beautiful daughters that was their pride and joy. Sally had one grandson that was the twinkle in her eyes until two years ago when she received another grandchild whom she loved dearly also.
Her parents, Edward and Thelma Wheat and her brother, Raymond Wheat, preceded her in death. Sally is survived by her loving husband, Salvadore Serio; daughters, Sherry Bowman and her husband James of Hondo; Sammie Serio and boyfriend Ron Jones of Beaumont; Sally A. Serio-Jones and her husband Thomas of Beaumont; and a God-daughter, Tonya R. Williamson and husband Ricky of Kirbyville; her grandsons, James and Timothy; God-children, David, Kimmberly, Whitney and Levi; sisters, Patricia Janise, Peggy Pitman, Theresa Bonin, Rita Trahan; brother Johnny Lee. She had a special niece whom she loved as her own, Vickie; special nephew, Mickey; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews whom she loved; sisters-in-law, Henrietta Jackson, Vivian Bishop and Marie Mosely.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2005 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont followed by a burial at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Thomas Jones, Ron Jones, James Bowman, Ricky Williamson, Joshua Janise and David Kimmey. Honorary pallbearer will be James Serio. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m. Friday evening July 15, 2005 with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary.