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Jennie Leman Obituary
1941-2015
Jennie Sedita Leman died May 6, 2015. She was born in Houston to Jennie Filippone and Yance Sedita on July 1, 1941. She attended St. Agnes Academy and The University of Texas at Austin.
She married Philip Shepard Leman on April 24, 1965, and together they have five children and sixteen grandchildren: son Philip, Jr., wife Sally, daughters Claire and Meg; son Marion, wife Liesl, children Allie and Will; daughter Jennifer, husband John Shepherd, children Cameron, Jack, James, Laura and Mary; daughter Laura, husband John Genung, Jr., children Mary Michaele, John III, Jennie and Wesley; son Tommy, wife Malorie, daughters Carolina, Mally and Lila. Jennie has three sisters, Vita, husband Michael Montalbano; Rosalie, husband Frank Gusemano; Mary Ann, husband Thomas Mitchell.
There will be a Memorial Mass at noon on Saturday, May 9th at St. Michael Catholic Church, 1801 Sage Road, Houston, Texas. A reception will immediately follow in the Church Parish Life Center. In her last selfless act, Jennie donated her body to UT Health Science Center. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Chris Hotze
May 9, 2015
We send our deepest condolences to the Leman Family.
Ashley and I consider ourselves fortunate to have known Mrs. Leman from our early years at St. Michaels.
She was a generous and kind person who always looked for the good in everyone.
Her joy for life lives on in her beautiful family.
Please know our prayers are with you.
Pete Salinas
May 8, 2015
My condolences to Jennie's family. I had known the Sedita family for a long time. I knew her Grandmother and Mother. Wonderful family. God bless her soul.
May 8, 2015
Sending my deepest and sincerest condolences. Jennie's lovely demeanor will live in my memory forever.
With love,
Bennie Hall
May 8, 2015
Our hearts are full of sadness and sympathy for the entire extended Sedita family, which we have grown to love. Love, Janie and Don Turner
Margaret Bobs
May 7, 2015
May God be with you guys during this difficult time. As former employees my husband and I remember how loving, kind and sweet Philip and Jenny were. She always wore a smile when I saw her and Philip loves her so much. - William and Margaret Bobs
May 7, 2015
Mary Ann, and the entire Sedita family: I am so very sorry for your loss--Jennie was a kind, sweet, and generous soul--as she is enjoying her eternal reward, she will live on in your hearts, until you are all reunited.. rest in much deserved peace, Jennie
Charlotte Rudd Bravenec
May 7, 2015
Mary Ann and Family, I was so very sorry to hear of the death of your Sister. I know, personally, how difficult it is to lose a sibling. I pray that your current sadness and loss will, in time, allow you to focus on all the love and wonderful times that you shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Janice Robinson (SAA sister)
Elaine and Gary Castello
May 7, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this trying and difficult time!! Jennie was an inspiration to everyone she touched.
May 7, 2015
Our sincere condolences for Jennie's entire family. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rose & Tim Van Dinter
Ann & Lann Cunningham
May 7, 2015
We are thinking of your entire family at this sad time and sending our prayers for you. May you hold dear all of the wonderful memories you have of your sweet Jennie.
Joe and Mary Jo Montalbano
May 7, 2015
Aunt Jennie ... kindhearted, unassuming, loving. She was like her namesake, her mother, in so many ways. May the angels lead her into Paradise.
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