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Lake Jackson, TX
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of Lake Jackson, Texas,
June 27, 1922 - June 8, 2012
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Josephine was born to Bernard T. and Emma Swhartz McClain on June 27, 1922 in Dallas, Texas. At a very young age her parents and siblings moved to Okla. City, Okla. She graduated from Central High School in 1940 Josephine met the love of her life Lawrence E Cissna Sr. They were united in marriage June 27, 1940.They lived in Okla. City until 1952, moving to the Dallas, Tx area with their three children. In 1969 Josephine and Lawrence moved to Freeport, TX leaving many old friends in the Okla. City and Dallas area. Since then they both made new life time friendships in the Brazosport area....Josephine attended First Assembly of God Church in Freeport, TX. She served her Lord and Savior for many years, touching the lives of many. She sang praises to God and played the accordion in church since she was a young girl. Also, teaching women and youth throughout the years of service to her Lord. The awesome legacy she has left to her family and friends will continue on from generation to generation.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Lawrence E Cissna Sr, parents Bernard T and Emma Swhartz McClain, three brothers Bernard McClain Jr., Johnny McClain and Bill McClain..Also granddaughter Deidre Morton and infant great granddaughter Alexis Morton
Josephine is survived by her three children, Charlotte (David) Stark of Lake Jackson, Larry (Diane) Cissna Jr. of Cameron, Texas, Kenneth Ray (Wilma) Cissna of Montague, Texas,
12 Grandchildren, 26 Great Grandchildren and 8 Great Great Grandchildren. One sister, Flora Jean McClain of Ardmore, Okla., Sister in law Donnie McClain of Sepulbda, California, and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Monday June 11, 2012, 10:30 a.m. at First Assembly of God Church Freeport, Tx with Pastor Donald Gibson and Pastor Kris Pounds officiating. Burial will be at Gulf Prairie Cemetery Jones Creek, Texas.
Viewing will be Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lakewood Funeral Chapel Lake Jackson, Tx. Pall Bearers are her Grandson's Kenneth Cissna, David Stark Jr., Christopher Murray, Chad James, Corey James and Mario Cmet
Honorary Pall Bearers are Ken Eximan, Eugene Plank and Joe Gonzales.
Scriptures: "Her children shall rise up and call her "Blessed.".Proverbs 31:28: A pillar to her family and friends. Our Tribute: Thank you Mom for being there for us, your children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren....Thank you for your sacrifices and your prayers that are still incense going up to the throne of God.... and are being answered continually....We love you so much and will miss you endlessly.....We can never repay you....Loving and missing you always. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to First Assembly of God Church P.O. Box 3036 Freeport, Tx 77541. A special thanks to Angels Home Care and IPH.
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Larry & Bea Watts (Former Pastors)
Dale, TX
Monday, June 11, 2012
Sister Jo - words could not express how many people have been blessed through the years by her Loving God, blessing People, and if you really wanted to see her happy, give her a group of Church Ladies to work with and she would come alive, beam with a big smile, and put her plan into action to get Something Great done for the Lord, with the Ladies, here mind was clicking all the time with a New Plan that she felt the Lord had put on her heart, and she would set out to get it accomplished, she never missed a Church Service if it could be helped. Sis Jo was small in Stature, but she was BIG IN SPIRIT !!! our whole Family Loved her so much, she will never be forgotten, and only Heaven will declare the greatness of her work here on earth while she was serving the Lord, what a celebration I can just see here and Lawrence rejoicing around the Throne together
Robert & Jonnie Mitchell
Russellville, AR
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Charlotte, so sorry for the loss of your Mother. She was a wonderful person and we know you will miss her. We feel she is with her loved ones, that passed before her. Amen!! What a wonderful reunion it must be. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Love & blessings, Bobby & Jonnie Mitchell
Sandra Dempsey
Irving, Tx
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Those who mean the most to us are never really gone. For in our hearts and in our thoughts, their memory lives on. Rest in peace.
Lillie Sewell "The Sewell's"
Saint Jo,, TX
Friday, June 8, 2012
Ray and Wilma and family, we send our love and prayers to ya and your family. So sorry to hear about your mom passing. May you feel the Lord's arms around you for comfort during this very hard time. One thing for sure we will see her again in heaven. She was a great lady. Love and Prayers, The Sewell's