Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, December 14, 2022.
Beloved and beautiful infant daughter of Josephine Marie Sewell (nee Behr) and Daniel Eric Sewell. Loving sister of Gabrielle Sewell. Our dearest great-granddaughter, granddaughter, niece and cousin to many.
Visitation at 9am on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis (The New Cathedral), 4431 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri, 63109. Funeral Mass to follow at 10am. Internment – open to the public – at Resurrection Cemetery in Affton, Missouri, 6901 MacKenzie Road, St. Louis, Missouri, 63123.
Flowers appreciated. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the charity of your choice or to the Mercy HeartPrints Foundation.
Mercy HeartPrints is a special program at Mercy Hospital that provides support to families who experience the loss of a baby during pregnancy.
To donate, go to https://mercyhealthfoundation.net and be sure to put “Mercy HeartPrints” in the comment box prior to donation checkout.
Thank you all for your support, your love, your prayers and your Faith. And thank you, especially, for your love for Ava Josephine. May the Good Lord bring us all the blessings and graces we need.
I’m so very thankful we will see our beautiful little Ava again. My heart is with you all now and in the coming days. God is the God of all comfort. ❤️
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Our lives are blessed no matter how long or how short. Josie and Dan, as you held little Ava in your arms may our arms now hold you in love. With gratitude for the love that surrounds us and humility at the mystery beyond us, may you find the peace that surpasses all understanding. With love ❤️
Daniel and Josie, we are sick with grief for you. There are no words to convey how much we love you or to assure you we are continuously lifting your family up to the Throne of grace. Let God to envelop you in His care, let those that love you love you as much as they want to shower over you. God bless you and keep you…always. Love, Aunt Tracy, Christian, and Ashley Sewell ❤️. Thank You, Lord for precious Ava ❤️
Our hearts ache for your sorrow and we lift you up in our prayers that you will be comforted by the Great Comforter.
Josie, I know we have not had an opportunity to meet in person since I joined the team but I wanted to offer my sincerest condolences to you and your family. You all are in our hearts and prayers!
I am so sorry for the deep loss of your beloved Ava. I will be with you in spirit at the funeral mass by praying the rosary at that time. Keeping you in my prayers with love.
Love you guys.
Daniel & Josie,
Sad news. Our sincere condolences. Great,great uncule and aunt Ed, Glenda Seeell
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God be with you.
Josie and Dan, our prayers are with you and your family. My Mom lost two babies between my older sister and me. Trust in the love and support of your wonderful family. It is extremely hard to come to grips but leaning on Our Lord as well will allow us to find the goodness even in the face of such desolation. Steve
Josie,
I’ve been thinking of you and Dan constantly these past few weeks. I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your families during this time.
Wrapping our arms around you in prayer, and we are thinking of you and your family today. Sending all our love to Ava and that she may rest peacefully. We will always remember her as a beautiful girl and sweet soul.
Dear Josie and Dan
How often you are remembered! Your beautiful Ava tried so hard and we were all hoping and praying with her. She will never be forgotten. We hold you all dear here at Mercy. May the angels lead you, Ava into paradise!