Audrey “Bobbie” French Sewell
Audrey "Bobbie" French Sewell, 96, of Marietta, passed away on Thursday (Dec. 1, 2011) at the Marietta Center. She was born on Aug. 6, 1915, to John and Mary Flowers Matheny. Audrey worked for The Marietta Times for 40 years.
She is survived by her son, Roger L. (Kate) French of Marietta, four grandchildren: Steve (Norma), Jeffery (Mel), Cheryl (David) Thacker, Kristin (Dean) Propes. Audrey had 10 great grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren; one niece and six nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lawrence French; four siblings; one great-great-grandson; two nephews; and two special sisters-in-law.
Friends may call at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home on Sunday (Dec. 4) after 2 p.m. with family present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Graveside services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at East Lawn Memorial Park with Pastor Gale Lauderman officiating.