Mavis Ann Yellott Seal, 83, of Orange died April 1, 2022, at her home.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2022, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Rev Michael Inman and Rev Amy Walker officiating. Interment will follow at Ida Wilson Cemetery.
Mavis was born August 8,1938 in DeQuincy, Louisiana to W.R. and Nola Yellott. Graduating as valedictorian of her Little Cypress High School class after only three years, Mavis attended TCU in Fort Worth where she earned a degree in secondary mathematics education. She spent many years teaching math at Little Cypress High School and Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School. Mavis was a member of Little Cypress Baptist Church for over 40 years. Cooking and entertaining large groups of family and friends brought her great joy. Mavis was also very creative and enjoyed making things for others. Many family and friends have ceramic pieces or yard decorations her and husband Bill made, quilts she pieced and quilted, or throws she crocheted.
Mavis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 50 years Bill Seal, sisters, Mary Manley and Adele Murphy, sister-in-law, Betty Stanfield, and brother-in-law, Danny Seal..
She is survived by daughters Debbie Inman and husband Ron of Maypearl, Diana Perry and husband Greg of Mauriceville, Donna Beadle and husband Ernest of Orange, and son Bill Seal of Beaumont; Grandchildren Alison Hernandez and husband Lupe of Waxahachie, Warren Beadle and wife Emily of Phoenix, Arizona, Jonathan Inman and wife Rebekah of McKinney, Michael Inman and wife Josie of Graham, Steven Perry and wife Stori of Houston, Martin Beadle and wife Kenedie of Orange, Brandon Perry of Dallas, and Anna Beadle of Orange; Great-grandchildren Makenzie Hernandez, Ava Hernandez, Olivia Inman, and Phoebe Inman.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Kidney Foundation or a charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kurt Lee and the full staff at Biotronics/Fresenius Kidney Care for their excellent care for the past twelve years.
Condolences
David Smith
November 14, 2023
Ms. Seale was one of my favorite teachers at LC-M. Math wasn't my strength in high school and she was always patient and kind and willing to take whatever time it took to become a better student. I remember her telling the story about growing up in Memphis and going on a date with Elvis Presley.
Anonymous
April 7, 2022
Country Basket Blooms was purchased for the family of Mavis Seal.
Claybar Funeral Home
April 7, 2022
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April 7, 2022
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Anonymous
April 6, 2022
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Mavis Seal.
Beadle, Gault, & Derouen Families
April 4, 2022
Beadle, Gault, & DeRouen Families purchased the Emerald Garden Basket for the family of Mavis Seal.
Joe L. Hudson, Sr.
April 4, 2022
My sympathy to the family at the loss of Mavis. As schoolmates from the early 50's the memories I have of Bill, Mavis, and sister Mary Nell are all that you can be proud of. Years later, life & God's grace brought us together again at Little Cypress Baptist Church where we served, studied & searched the Scriptures together in Sunday School. Please accept my condolences as I share your loss also. Joe L. Hudson, Sr.
Royce Pendergast
April 3, 2022
I have such wonderful memories of Mavis and the times I spent with her. She was a joy to all who knew her.
Sherry Stalnaker
April 3, 2022
Mavis or as I call her Mawmaw Bill was always a delight to spend time with she could keep you laughing! When I was in high school she helped me do a ceramic project for a boy friend of mine. I remember a Christmas party at my house Mavis and Bill made something for everyone there and Bill was Santa, they brought joy to every kid that was there! Mawmaw Bill will be missed by all that knew her and loved her, Rest In Peace my sweet friend :heart:
Sandy Grissom
April 2, 2022
What an absolutely talented and giving woman. Cheerful and witty and bright. I liked her very much. I have ceramics she created, and photos of my wonderful wedding cake she made for my and Tom's wedding. Godspeed, Mavis! Bill's waiting.