Henrietta Siegel Obituary

Henrietta Brock Siegel DALLAS, Pa. - Henrietta Brock "Hennie" Siegel, 95, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010 at home in Dallas, Pa., attended by her family. Born in Norfolk, March 16, 1915 to Arthur Wilson and Henrietta James Brock, Hennie spent her childhood in Virginia and never lost the accent that revealed her southern heritage. A loving wife and mother, Hennie was known for her kindness and a warm welcome to her home. Married to Paul, a Navy pilot, Hennie and her family resided in many places, including Norfolk, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Brunswick, Maine, Newport, R.I., Falls Church, Va., Morocco and Bermuda. She was a long time resident of Milwaukee where she enjoyed football and half-time entertaining as a "Packer Backer." For many years, she enjoyed winters at The Emerald Towers in Destin, Fla., with her snowbird friends. Moving to Dallas in 1997, she enjoyed a warm welcome from family and neighbors and became part of the fabric of that community. A graduate of Randolph Macon Women's College in Lynchburg, Va., and a member of Alpha Delta Pi, she was an active alumna for many years. A math major and teacher, she taught science to junior high school students for several years before her marriage. Hennie enjoyed her membership with the Society of Colonial Dames and her association with Christ and St. Luke's Church, Norfolk, Christ Church, Milwaukee, and Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Dallas, Pa. She was preceded in death by husband, Paul Joseph Siegel; brothers, Arthur Wilson Brock Jr. and William Burnley Brock. Surviving are her children, Paul Joseph "Chip" Siegel and wife Janet, Shavertown, Pa., Carol Siegel Clegg, Forty Fort, Pa., Nancy Siegel and partner Marmot Snetsinger, Seattle; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Annie (Cutie) Wilson Brock, Norfolk; nephew, William Burnley Brock, Norfolk, and niece, Anne Brock Walker, Williamsburg, Va. A memorial funeral was held Saturday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. in Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Dallas, Pa., officiated by the Rev. John Major, rector. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice Arrangements were coordinated by the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home Inc., 140 N. Main St., Shavertown 18708. Online condolences may be sent to the Siegel Family via www.snowdonfuneralhome. com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 21, 2010.

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