In 1996, Lena was a guest at the Tara Inn B&B in San Antonio. I was also a guest there with my young daughter, as a special vacation I had worked hard to save for as a single mother. Lena took a shine to us both and we spent a long time talking over our shared meal. After we parted back to our lives, we exchanged letters, and it is her letter to me that I had saved in my "Happy Folder" of remembrances and notes from students and friends. Her handwriting still sits pretty in purple ink on stationary with an embossed iris. I went looking today to see if, after all these years, I could find her, and instead stumbled across this sad news of her passing. I send my hearfelt condolensces to her family. In addition to all the good work Lena did in the San Francisco area as a wife and mother and community leader, she also did good work as a friendly traveller on a weekend in 1996. I am sorry I missed telling her again after so many years that her company was a big part of the fun my daughter and I had that weekend. Kind regards, Sarah

A candle was lit by Pauline Jackson on December 14, 2017 4:44 PM

Expression of Sympathy

A GARDEN PATH was sent on December 13, 2017

Dear Cousins Brian&Brent, our hearts are heavy with the loss of our Aunt/Cousin Lena. Your mom was/is a beautiful spirit whose energy will Live on. We will remember her beautiful, smile. She left her imprint on many lives in many ways. Rest In Peace Lena! Love David,Paulette,Michael,Tony Wheatle

A candle was lit by Dana on December 13, 2017 8:20 AM

Message from Dana L. Burton

December 13, 2017 8:20 AM

To my beautiful cousins family. Lena "Kat" will be greatly missed and she definitely placed a permanent marker on the young women who's life she touched and impacted. I will miss her smile and loving heart. My most sincere condolences and prayers for you all during this season. (Ecclesiastes 3: To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven).

May God lift you all in his caring arms and embrace you need it most.

Love,

Tuttie, Dana, Jr., Dondr'e, & Charles

Expression of Sympathy

A TRADITIONAL FUNERAL BASKET was sent on December 11, 2017

We have lost a truly great woman way before her time. Compassionate, bright and beautiful with so much grace. She will be missed. We love you Ray. Fred and Kathy Walker

A candle was lit by Miriam Iosupovici on December 10, 2017 9:40 PM

A candle was lit by MIRIAM L. IOSUPOVICI on December 10, 2017 9:37 PM

Lena's life has been a blessing in the world to all she touched with kindness, intelligence and prodigious energy for all she valued. I felt enormously privileged to be her friend and learn from her vast range of experience, her ability to share history thru stories I wish I had written down, her vibrant laughter and a great capacity for joy and sorrow. In my Jewish heritage we ask that Lena's memory become a blessing to all who mourn her unique and meaningful life. May all who mourn be comforted.

Message from Magallon family

December 9, 2017 10:53 AM

Please accept our most sincerest condolences. Our prayers are with you and your family. May God grant your family strength an serenity through this difficult moment your family is enduring. God has promised us that we will soon be reunited with our loved one. "There is going to be a resurrection," the Bible confirms at Acts 24:15. "Do not be amazed at this, "Jesus assures as, "for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out"-John 5:28,29