Funeral services for Emma Jean Roberts Seal, 90, of Sicily Island, LA, were held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Pine Hill Baptist Church. Interment followed at the Old Pine Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Young’s Funeral Home. Visitation was held at the church from 11:00AM until time of the service.
Emma Jean was born on August 31, 1934 in Sicily Island, LA and passed from this life at home on Friday, October 11, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong member of Pine Hill Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School teacher for many years. She worked as a beautician for twenty-five years, a branch manager at the Sicily Island Public Library for eighteen years, and a teacher at Head Start for three years. She was active in her church and the community where she served as treasurer for the Sicily Island Lion’s Club and was a member of the Sicily Island Women’s Club. In 2018, she was honored to serve as Grand Marshall for the town Christmas Parade, and she won 2nd place for her float. As an avid LSU sports fan, she attended athletic events with her travel companion and dear friend, J. C. “Sonny” Gilbert.
There are many words that can describe our Mama and Mamaw. Beautiful, kind, funny, loving, sassy, but above all, Godly. She was always ready to meet you with a smile, a funny story, and a hug and kiss. Our lives are forever changed by her passing, but our lives are better for having her, knowing her, and loving her. We thank her for loving us and always being our biggest fan, supporter, and friend.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bernard C. Seal; son, Daniel B. Seal; parents, Jeff and Emma Roberts; four sisters; Lorene Brooks, Frances Buckels, Dessie Arnold, and Edith Walker; four brothers, Roy, Ernest, Jeff W., and Howard R. “Buddy” Roberts; and special friend J. C. “Sonny” Gilbert.
Survivors include her children, Derene Seal, Darryl Seal and wife Marilyn, Dawn S. Ford and husband, Danny; six grandchildren, Kaden Ready, Shea R. Tucker and husband Jonathan, Miranda Seal, Alicia S. Brock and husband Ryan, Holly Mason and Shelby Holland, and Dylan Mason; twelve great-grandchildren, Hannah and Jake Odom, Rylie, Brannon and Colston Tucker, Kynli Mason, Emma and Lincoln Brock, Elli Kate, Halli and Noah Curry, and Destiny Holland; one great-great grandson, Westyn Yelverton; sister- in law, Udolie D. Roberts; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Pallbearers were Dylan Mason, Shelby Holland, Ryan Brock, Jake Odom, Jonathan Tucker, Brannon Tucker, Colston Tucker, Noah Curry, and Patrick Smith.
Honorary pallbearers were Kevin Buckels, Reggie Walker, Jeffery Roberts, Ronnie Roberts, Bryan Seal, Roland Seal, and Marcus Seal.
To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com.