Obituary

Lela Ann Seal

September 29, 1955 - October 19, 2026

Lela Ann Seal, age 71 and a resident of Covington, passed away Monday October 19, 2026 at Riverside Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born on September 29, 1955 and was one of those special people that made friends with everyone she met. Lela was a resident with Alexander Milne Developmental Services for the last 9 years. She loved her roommates, nurses and staff and always enjoyed the art activities, exercise classes and field trips provided to her. Earlier, she was active with the Franklinton Association for Challenged Citizens’ Activity Center, where she worked for a time at the Something Special Shop, made crafts and once was part of the outdoor crew. She always loved spending time with her friends and co-workers. Lela was a member of Canaan Baptist Church, who truly loved the Lord and her church family. Anyone that knew her, often heard her singing her favorite gospel songs. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, working word-search puzzles and painting. Lela was a member of The Order of The Eastern Star. She was a blessing to anyone that knew her and she will be fondly missed by her family.

Survived by: Sister and Brother in law: Elaine and Hollis Seals of Franklinton; Brother: Hollis Seal of Leeds, AL; Beloved Nieces and Nephews: Kaye Branch, Colynne and Jeffrey McGlothlin, Randy and Tammy Giacone, Hycy and Mike Capdeboscq, Angela and Jay Sherrill, Wayne Seals and Cheyenne; Great-Nieces: Victoria Branch and Trey Hester, and daughters Natalie and Ryleigh, Elizabeth and Coby Bertrand; Also numerous other great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, great-great-nephews, cousins and many friends

She was preceded in death by her parents Harry H. Seal and Ollie Allen Seal, young brother Harold Louis Seal, sister in law Anne Seal, niece Terry McGlothlin and other family members.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Monday October 26th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 pm Monday. Burial will follow in the Seal Cemetery.