Josefa J. “Josie” Morales, age 72, from Seadrift, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 in San Antonio. She was born on July 27, 1946 in Kingsville, Texas to the late Edwardo Jimenez and Antonia Selvada Jimenez.

She is survived by her husband; Greg Morales, daughter; Sylvia Posada (Felipe) of Bloomington, son; James Morales (Leslie) of Seadrift, sisters; Ernestina Silvas, Juanita Villanueva both of Port Lavaca, Inez Morales (Roy) of Victoria, brother; Edward Jimenez (Odie) of Seadrift, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sons; Lee Olivarez (Surviving Spouse; Irma), Ronnie Morales (Surviving Spouse; Helen), sister; Ramona Villarreal, brothers; Rogelio Jimenez, Jose Angel Jimenez, Manuel Jimenez and one great-grandson; Angel Michael Posada Montes.

Visitation began on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 5 pm to 9 pm with a Rosary recited at 7 pm at Angel Lucy’s Funeral Home in Port Lavaca. Visitation continued Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 9 am

A Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Port Lavaca on January 16, 2019. Burial followed at Seadrift Cemetery in Seadrift.

Pallbearers were Rudy Morales, Roy Morales III, Rocky Morales, Nick See, Benny Vasquez, Oscar Jimenez, Armando Posada and Ricky Morales. Honorary Pallbearers were Johnny Solis and Robert Hybden.