05/16/2026
Jeanette (McSwain) Mena, 83 of Broaddus, Texas, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, at her residence.
Mrs. Mena was born April 4, 1943, in Buna, Texas, to parents Lillian (Brown) and Warren G. McSwain. She was married to Lynn W. Mena on June 4, 1960, and they lived in the Houston area several years prior to moving to Broaddus following retirement.
Faith was an important part of her life. Jeanette had been a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church since moving to the area in 1997. While in the Houston area, she was a devoted part of the St. Ambrose Catholic Community, serving with the Altar Society and in many other ways.
After her children were in school, Jeanette attended nursing school, obtaining a BSN degree. She worked over 20 years as an RN with Memorial Hermann, primarily in labor and delivery.
Jeanette loved her family--supporting and caring for them in all ways possible. She enjoyed spending many hours with Lynn fishing.
Christmas season was such a special time to Jeanette. She adored the time with family, but also the spiritual celebration of the true meaning of Christmas.
Mrs. Mena also found great love and pleasure in gardening with Spring being a favorite time of the year. She took extreme pride in caring for the beautiful flowers in her lawn.
"Servant" is a great word to describe the life of Jeanette Mena. Love and care was abundant, whether it was her service to her church and faith, patients and families through her nursing career, and especially the care and attention to all of her family and loved ones.
Her survivors include:
Husband of near 66 years, Lynn W. Mena of Broaddus
Son, Samuel David Mena of Cypress
Daughters:
Sheila Lynne Duhon and husband Glenn of Colorado Springs, Colorado
Kimberly Kaye Mena of Cypress
Sister, Edna Rae Carroll and husband Robert of Magnolia
Brother, Travis Lynn McSwain and his wife Donna of Cypress
Sisters-in-law:
Betty Sue McSwain
Lucille Jones
Jean Walker
Margaret Walters
Brother-in-law, Ray Mena
7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian and Warren G. McSwain; and brothers, Warren Gene McSwain and Ronnie Clark McSwain.
Visitation will be held Monday, May 18, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Wyman Roberts Funeral Home, located at 316 W. Columbia Street in San Augustine, Texas.
Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, located at 621 Hwy. 21 West in San Augustine, Texas. Committal service and interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center, Texas.
Visit www.wymanrobertsfh.com for memories and condolences. Arrangements are under the direction of Wyman Roberts Funeral Home in San Augustine, Texas.
