Edith Badon, resident of Groves for 63 years and a native of Gueydan, Louisiana, passed away in New Braunfels, Texas, Sunday, November 28, at the home of her daughter. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Mrs. Badon was a long time member of Immaculate Conception Parish, Groves, Texas. She was a life-time member of Altar Society, member of Beaumont Diocesan Council of Catholic Women and the Senior Citizen's Group. She was honored in September, 1996, as the 1st Annual recipient of the Council of Catholic Women Benediction of Love Award from the parish. Mr. & Mrs. Badon were recognized as the longest married couple at the Diocesan Senior Citizen Day in April, 1999. Edith is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and John Manthey; granddaughter, Carrie Manthey Ochoa; grandson, Mark Manthey; three great-grandchildren, Margaux, Christopher and Joshua Ochoa. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Edward Badon; her parents, Clodias and Adele Reese Benoit; her son, Danny Badon; three sisters and two brothers. Visitation will be at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves on Thursday, December 2, 2010 from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m. with a Wake Service to be held at 6:00p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00a.m., Friday, December 3, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Reverend Monsignor Don Golasinski officiating. Pallbearers will be Larry Mannino, Bobby Badon, Tommy Badon, Jim Landry, Rodney Badon, and Donnie Smith. Memorials can be sent to: Immaculate Conception Church or to the Altar Society @ P.O. Box 967, Groves, TX 77619.