Mary Edna Sewell (nee Smith), age 96, of Lowell, IN, formerly of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Mary is survived by her 2 sons: Jim (fiance Teri Anderson) Sewell, Kevin Sewell; 3 granddaughters: Janice, Katie, Jessica Sewell.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband: Joseph Sewell, D.V.M.; special friend, Michael Southern; son, Christopher Sewell; and daughter, Janice Sewell.
Mary was a lifelong resident of Crown Point. She was a graduate of Crown Point High School, Class of 1944. Mary was a longtime and faithful member of First Presbyterian Church in Crown Point. She worked many years at Independence Hill Conservancy in Merrillville. Mary was a member of the Crown Point Red Hat Society. She enjoyed gardening and being the best wife, mother and grandma to her family.
Her best advice was to “Live your life to the fullest, be thankful, and enjoy every day!”.
Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 3:00 PM until the time of Funeral Service at 5:00 PM with Pastor Joaquin Anabe Lopez officiating.
Mary will be laid to rest at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville, IN.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary’s name to First Presbyterian Church in Crown Point or to the family for Janice Lee Sewell’s Memorial Plaque.
Visit Mary’s online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.