Josie Sherville Lucia

1927 ∼ 2008

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Josie Sherville Lucia, 80, of Orange, passed away, Monday, June 2, 2008.

A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Reverend Joseph P. Daleo officiating.

Entombment will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Orange.

A visitation was held 5:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

Josie was born July 26, 1927, in Jeanerette, LA, to Clarence and Josephine Ferruggia Sherville.

Josie was preceded death by her parents, her husband, Anthony Lucia, Sr., two brothers and three sisters.

She is survived by her daughters, Josie Powell and husband Michael of Orange, Geraldine Magnuson and husband Rocky, Frances Lucia Morgan and husband Steven of Bridge City; sons, Anthony Lucia, Jr., Alan Lucia and Vincent Lucia all of Orange; grandchildren, Melissa Sawyers, Bill Whitley and wife LeAnn, Teresa Whitley, Rocky Magnuson, Chris Magnuson, Scott Magnuson, Curt Lucia, Steven Morgan and Misti Lucia; great grandchildren, Victoria Sawyers, AnnaGrace Sawyers, Madison Whitley and Landon Lucia; and brother, Paul Sherville.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Loving Care and Odyssey Hospice for their love and care to Josie.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Catholic School, 2600 Bob Hall Rd., Orange, Texas, 77630.

Condolences

Anonymous June 24, 2008

Dear Josie, Deanie, Frances, Anthony, Alan and Vincent, I am praying for you during this time of loss. I know you will miss her greatly. Be there for one another! I love you all. Kimberlyn Pierce Moriarity##imported-begin##Kimberlyn Moriarity##imported-end##

Anonymous June 23, 2008

Aunt Josie, I know you are in a much better place and mind. I will always remember the good times we all shared. Specialy the Holidays when you came to my granny's house. I know yall are having a big party. Tell my granny I miss and love her so much. R##imported-begin##Angela Lucia##imported-end##

Anonymous June 16, 2008

I know Tony Lucia Jr from a long time ago. I met Tony through my brother Greg. I work with Tony Malley at Dupont Beaumont. God Bless you all!##imported-begin##LINDA FAY GUIDRY PAYNE##imported-end##

Anonymous June 15, 2008

Mama, Just wanted to say how much I will miss you, but I know in my heart that you are in a better place. You will always be in my heart and I have so many memories that will last me for years. You are know with Daddy and the rest of the family and frien##imported-begin##Anthony##imported-end##

Anonymous June 9, 2008

I attended West Orange with Francis. She was a year ahead of me. And I remember shopping in the western store years ago. Mrs. Lucia was always so very kind. I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest condolences.##imported-begin##Shirley Williams##imported-end##

Anonymous June 6, 2008

My families' thoughts and prayers are with you all at the passing of your Mom. Having gone to school with all of you at St. Mary's, I can honestly say that your Mom and Dad left a legacy that any parent would be proud of. I know that this is a hard time ##imported-begin##Christal Lawrence Finck##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during you time of sorrow. May God bless and comfort each one.##imported-begin##Esmeralda and Ola Carlock##imported-end##