Lena Sedgwick, a long-time resident of Galveston, passed away in Beaumont on Monday, November 19, 2007. Lena was born on March 22, 1916, in Galveston and lived most of her ninety-one years on the Island.
She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years, Henry Thomas Sedgwick; and her sister, Sarah Viotto Anderson.
She is survived by two sons, Patrick Thomas Sedgwick of Baytown, and Michael Edward Sedgwick and wife Kim of Fredericksburg; two daughters, Mary Ellen Seinsheimer of Beaumont, and Rose Marie Ashabranner and husband Robert of Beaumont; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Lena taught for over twenty-five years at St. Patrick School in Galveston, and is still fondly remembered by many of her former students.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2007 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1010-35th Street, Galveston with burial to follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Christian Vigil at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Galveston Catholic School, 2601 Ursuline, Galveston, Texas 77550.
