In Loving Memory
Lena Josephine (Foreman) Gaston
2/24/1928 — 11/9/2013
Claybar-Funeral-Home
A Life Remembered
Obituary
Lena Josephine (Foreman) Gaston went to be with the Lord our Savior after a short illness on Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Harbor House Hospice in Beaumont surrounded by her family. Lena’s life and legacy will be forever remembered and cherished, and she will be deeply missed.
Funeral services will be 10:30am, Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as pallbearers will be Butch Gaston, Chris Barron, Brendan Skinner, Charley Barron, Kenneth Powell, and Rod Powell.
Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm, Friday at the funeral home.
Lena was born on February 24, 1928 in Abbeville, LA to Emanuel and Annie (Harper) Foreman, one of eight children. On October 18, 1946 Lena married Percy Lee Gaston and they cherished each other for 57 wonderful years. Lena has been a long time resident of Orange, TX and one of the longest standing members of First Baptist Orange. Lena’s life was blessed with being a wonderful wife and mother who was very active with her exercise group at DERA, always enjoyed working in her beautiful garden, and spending time with her family.
Lena was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers and three sisters. Lena is survived by her children, Phyllis (& Charley Barron) of Colleyville, TX, Donna of Orange, TX and Butch (& Justine) of Houston, TX; her grandchildren Chris (& Charis) Barron of Hurst, TX, Kim Barron (& Jason) Skinner of Keller, TX, Alexandra and Thomas Gaston of League City, TX; her great grandchildren Brendan, Zachary & Madalyn Skinner of Keller, TX, and Camden Barron of Hurst, TX; her sister, Ruth Polley; sisters-in-law Betty Jo Lormand and Jessie Foreman; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Harbor House Hospice for the care and love that was given to Lena in her final days.
Funeral services will be 10:30am, Saturday, November 16, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Barry Bradley of First Baptist Church in Orange. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City. Serving as pallbearers will be Butch Gaston, Chris Barron, Brendan Skinner, Charley Barron, Kenneth Powell, and Rod Powell.
Visitation will be from 5pm to 8pm, Friday at the funeral home.
Lena was born on February 24, 1928 in Abbeville, LA to Emanuel and Annie (Harper) Foreman, one of eight children. On October 18, 1946 Lena married Percy Lee Gaston and they cherished each other for 57 wonderful years. Lena has been a long time resident of Orange, TX and one of the longest standing members of First Baptist Orange. Lena’s life was blessed with being a wonderful wife and mother who was very active with her exercise group at DERA, always enjoyed working in her beautiful garden, and spending time with her family.
Lena was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers and three sisters. Lena is survived by her children, Phyllis (& Charley Barron) of Colleyville, TX, Donna of Orange, TX and Butch (& Justine) of Houston, TX; her grandchildren Chris (& Charis) Barron of Hurst, TX, Kim Barron (& Jason) Skinner of Keller, TX, Alexandra and Thomas Gaston of League City, TX; her great grandchildren Brendan, Zachary & Madalyn Skinner of Keller, TX, and Camden Barron of Hurst, TX; her sister, Ruth Polley; sisters-in-law Betty Jo Lormand and Jessie Foreman; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff at Harbor House Hospice for the care and love that was given to Lena in her final days.
Service Details
Gatherings in remembrance
Visitation
Friday, November 15, 2013 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630
Other
Saturday, November 16, 2013 · 10:30 AM
Claybar Funeral Home Orange, 504 5th Street, Orange, 77630
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Anonymous
November 14, 2013
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of Lena Josephine (Foreman) Gaston.
Anonymous
November 14, 2013
Rainbow Reflections Basket was purchased for the family of Lena Josephine (Foreman) Gaston.
Anonymous
November 14, 2013
Secret Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Lena Josephine (Foreman) Gaston.
Joni Fejes
November 13, 2013
Joni Fejes purchased the Comfort & Light 30" Sonnet for the family of Lena Josephine (Foreman) Gaston.
Dan Honor
November 13, 2013
Butch, Justine, Phyllis and Donna, Please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of Lena. May you find comfort in your faith during this time of sorrow. You now have another very special angel watching out for you.....Lena will be with you always. Love to all, Dan Honor (Justine's uncle Dan) and Phyllis Holman
Ariel
November 13, 2013
May the hope at Revelation 21:3,4 bring the Gaston family comfort during this time, reflecting on this scripture from Gods word the bible gives us an excellent hope for the future.
Patsy (Durand) Cerniglia
November 12, 2013
What a true lady she was and I'm so blessed to have known her. She had that beautiful smile and welcoming spirit even for those of us who had not seen her in years and years. The welcome mat was out and she made me feel like I had just been there the day before. She loved and was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Phyllis, Donna and Butch.......what a honor to have been able to call her your mom!!!!!
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