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"Charm is deceptive and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised." Proverbs 31:30
It is with a sad heart but a grateful heart to praise our Lord and Savior to have taken mom, Mona Alberta Allen Seale, to be in her final home and in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 3, 2023. Mona to most but Memaw to her precious family, was born October 15, 1927, to Chester Clarence Allen and Willie Maude Mayfield Allen on the West Prong (FM 337) of the Medina River. She was the fourth child of seven and lived in and around Medina most of her life and even a short period of time in San Antonio. She graduated from Medina High School in 1946 and went one semester to Texas Women's University in Denton. Homesickness and the pull to be back in her sweet home town of Medina was too great and she came home and worked at the Medina telephone office.
Even though Shannon Seale grew up as well in Medina, he lived on the North Prong (FM 2107) of the Medina River, therefore, they really didn't become acquainted with each other until after they each graduated from High School. Shannon went on to serve in the Army Air Force and it wasn't until after he was discharged that they decided to marry on August 13, 1947. They lived in Kerrville for a short time but again the Medina connection was too strong and built a home on the Seale home place in February 1949 where they established a beautiful home and raised three children, Charles Allen, Fayrene, and Tammy.
Mona was a devoted Christian, wife, and magnificent mother. She worked at Collins of Texas Purse Factory for several years and was later employed by the County under Precinct 1 Judge Bonnie Towers before she retired.
Mona loved to travel. She and Shannon put thousands of miles on their car traveling throughout the US. Unfortunately, Shannon passed away while on vacation during one of those trips in 1984. This didn't stop her desire to travel so she continued those trips with one trip to Europe, many trips with a sister and brother-in-law, and then with two sisters.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Shannon Seale; four brothers, baby Allen, Morris Allen, Calvin Allen, Alvin Allen; and one sister, Arminta Allen Rogers. She is survived by one sister, Linnie Beth Allen Arquette; son, Charles Allen "Charly" Seale (wife Shelli); daughters, Fayrene Craddock (husband Frank), and Tammy Kneuper (husband Gerald); seven grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Praises and blessings go out to all those extended family members who aren't mentioned and also to all the medical staff from Peterson Hospital, Peterson Hospice, Hilltop Village Nursing Home and Grimes Funeral Chapels.
Services will be held at 10 AM, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at First Baptist Church Medina, officiated by Brother Brady Owens. Burial will follow at Oak Rest Cemetery in Medina.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to anyone of your choice, Peterson Hospice, or First Baptist Church Medina.
It is with a sad heart but a grateful heart to praise our Lord and Savior to have taken mom, Mona Alberta Allen Seale, to be in her final home and in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 3, 2023. Mona to most but Memaw to her precious family, was born October 15, 1927, to Chester Clarence Allen and Willie Maude Mayfield Allen on the West Prong (FM 337) of the Medina River. She was the fourth child of seven and lived in and around Medina most of her life and even a short period of time in San Antonio. She graduated from Medina High School in 1946 and went one semester to Texas Women's University in Denton. Homesickness and the pull to be back in her sweet home town of Medina was too great and she came home and worked at the Medina telephone office.
Even though Shannon Seale grew up as well in Medina, he lived on the North Prong (FM 2107) of the Medina River, therefore, they really didn't become acquainted with each other until after they each graduated from High School. Shannon went on to serve in the Army Air Force and it wasn't until after he was discharged that they decided to marry on August 13, 1947. They lived in Kerrville for a short time but again the Medina connection was too strong and built a home on the Seale home place in February 1949 where they established a beautiful home and raised three children, Charles Allen, Fayrene, and Tammy.
Mona was a devoted Christian, wife, and magnificent mother. She worked at Collins of Texas Purse Factory for several years and was later employed by the County under Precinct 1 Judge Bonnie Towers before she retired.
Mona loved to travel. She and Shannon put thousands of miles on their car traveling throughout the US. Unfortunately, Shannon passed away while on vacation during one of those trips in 1984. This didn't stop her desire to travel so she continued those trips with one trip to Europe, many trips with a sister and brother-in-law, and then with two sisters.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Shannon Seale; four brothers, baby Allen, Morris Allen, Calvin Allen, Alvin Allen; and one sister, Arminta Allen Rogers. She is survived by one sister, Linnie Beth Allen Arquette; son, Charles Allen "Charly" Seale (wife Shelli); daughters, Fayrene Craddock (husband Frank), and Tammy Kneuper (husband Gerald); seven grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Praises and blessings go out to all those extended family members who aren't mentioned and also to all the medical staff from Peterson Hospital, Peterson Hospice, Hilltop Village Nursing Home and Grimes Funeral Chapels.
Services will be held at 10 AM, Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at First Baptist Church Medina, officiated by Brother Brady Owens. Burial will follow at Oak Rest Cemetery in Medina.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to anyone of your choice, Peterson Hospice, or First Baptist Church Medina.