Ella Seidenberger of Andrews Texas, formerly of Garden City Texas, went on to meet the Lord on July 2, 2015.Ella was born in Hermleigh, Texas on December 11, 1921 to parents Albert & Isabella Kuss. She married the love of her life, B.R. “Benny” Seidenberger on July 5, 1943 in Greenville, Texas. They moved to Glasscock County in 1959 where they established their family farm that is still in operation by the family. She was born and raised as part of a farming family and continued this way of life until moving to Andrews in 2005. Upon moving to Andrews Ella became an integral part of our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews. Ella was an avid sports enthusiast and rooted for all Texas based teams religiously, regardless of the sport or season. Her personal favorite was the Dallas Cowboys and she made sure to tune in every Sunday after Mass to cheer for the “Boys”. She loved to quilt and embroider in her free time and many of her beautiful handmade pieces are adored by family and friends. The way she lived her life mimicked the artwork she created and was a portrait of her grace, beauty and elegance. She enjoyed to cook, and did it well, and took great pleasure in preparing large family feasts for all to enjoy during the holidays and family gatherings. Her passion in the kitchen was centered around sweets and her motto was “Life is Short, Eat Dessert First”. Ella was a woman of tremendous faith and acted as a spiritual leader for multiple generations of her family and friends. During her many years in the St. Lawrence community she was very involved in all of the activities and functions of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, which included her involvement in the St. Theresa’s alter society.Ella is preceded in death by her husband; two infant daughters; her parents; Ed Kuss (brother), Gertrude McFaul (sister); and Carla Seidenberger (daughter-in-law).She is survived by her children Bernard Seidenberger and wife Dorothea of Midland, Dennis Seidenberger and wife Ellen of St. Lawrence, James Seidenberger and wife Marian of San Angelo, and Cecilia Livingston and husband Jerry of Andrews, sister Gladys Light of Abilene, 12 grandchildren: Robbie Seidenberger, Mark Seidenberger, Phillip Seidenberger, John Seidenberger, Eric Seidenberger, Ryan Seidenberger, Sally Frierson, Ginger Langdon, Grant Seidenberger, Misty Maxell, Carrie Hernandez, and Keith Livingston, in addition to 25 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.A visitation and rosary service will be held at Nalley-Pickle & Welch funeral home in Midland, Texas on Sunday, July 5, 2015 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the rosary beginning at 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Saint Lawrence, Texas at 10:00 am on Monday, July 6, 2015 with Rev. Arockiaraj Gali serving as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Lawrence Catholic Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ella’s eight grandsons.The family would like to express our most sincere gratitude for the care given to Ella by Star Hospice, Permian Regional Care Center, Dr. Nayak and his staff and Father Joseph Ogbonna of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com.,
