Theresa J. Sewell, devout Catholic

Theresa J. Sewell, 95, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 15, 2024, after a long illness. 

Theresa was born July 31, 1928, in Wilmington, daughter of the late Henry B. Fisher and Barbara E. Fisher.

She was a graduate of St. Paul’s in Wilmington. Theresa was an associate with Sears for 30 years.  She was an active member of St. Edmond Church, choir, and sodality for many years. She transferred to St. Jude the Apostle Church, where she was a member until her death. Theresa sang in the choir and was a member of the Columbiettes. She was also a member of the Southern Delaware Diocese Choir. Theresa was a volunteer for the Lewes Senior Center and a docent for Lewes Historical Society.

In addition to her parents, Theresa was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Sewell; and siblings, Barbara Austin and Anthony Fisher.

Theresa is survived by her two daughters, Elizabeth T. Wright and husband Wilson Wright of Lincoln, and Roberta A. Smith of Ellendale; five grandchildren, Theresa Pierce Gooch and husband Eric, Lisa Pierce Cerchio and husband Michael, Wayne Smith and wife Gina, Michelle Taylor and husband Walt, and Anthony Smith and wife Heather; seven great-grandchildren, Alexis Gooch, Michael Fisher and Elizabeth Cerchio, Dillon Taylor and wife Natalie, and Garrett, Layne and Victoria Smith; one great-great-grandchild, Susan Elizabeth Taylor. She is also survived by many church friends and relatives.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, June 24, at Parsell Funeral Homes, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Hwy., Lewes. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 25, at St. Jude the Apostle Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, where friends and family may visit at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, DE 19958.

Visit Theresa’s Life Memorial webpage at parsellfuneralhomes.com.