Lillian Elaine Seymour

A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place. It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared, and laughter through the years. A life well lived is a legacy, of joy and pride and pleasure, a living, lasting memory our grateful heart’s will treasure.

-Author Unknown

Lillian Elaine Seymour was born to Lillian Hodges Gray and L. Leonarde’ on September 25, 1935, in Baton Rouge, LA. Lillian, lovingly called Elaine, recognized her stepfather, Ellis Gray, as her father.

Elaine attended elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA until the age of 10, when her family moved to San Francisco, CA. She remained in San Francisco until she graduated from Polytechnic High School.

Shortly after graduating she met and married Harry R. Seymour, Jr on July 31, 1953. To this union was born 4 children, Harry III, Karen, Kim and Tausha. They also adopted and raised Elaine’s sister, Deborah Hodges Seymour, at the age of 12 years old.

Elaine had a strong relationship with the Lord from an early age. That was obvious from the love and care she always showed to others. It didn’t matter who your parents were, where you came from or what you were into, she loved you unconditionally. Elaine was often the first-person people would call when they needed a helping hand. She was always available and willing to help. One couldn’t help but leave her presence feeling relieved as if having been touched by an angel.

Elaine was a loving wife and mother who served her country for 21 years alongside her husband, Harry, who served in the Air Force until his retirement in 1973. Elaine became licensed as a practical nurse (LPN) with an LPN degree from Kansas Neurological Institute in Topeka, KS in 1968. This allowed her to continue her passion for loving and caring for others everywhere.

Elaine and Harry moved their family to Las Vegas, NV where she retired from the field of nursing in 2003. She was later employed in childcare services loving on others’ babies until her retirement in 2010.

Elaine will be most remembered for the love she had for her family and others, her love and faith in God, and her amazing ability to make others believe in themselves. She will be forever missed but has received the gift of eternal peace.

Elaine was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 42 years. She also was left to mourn the death of her son Harry Seymour III and her daughters, Deborah Wyatt and Karen Dillard.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children: Kimberly Scott (Russell) of Las Vegas, NV and Tausha Scarlett (Timothy) of Rancho Mission Viejo, CA; her sister, Erma Ellis of Shreveport, LA; 10 grandchildren: Reginald Dillard (Arlene), Towan Butler (Devonna), Jeavoni Allen (David), Alfred Allen, Traniece Seymour, Anthony Scott (Nichole), Kaulani Scott, Kensington Scarlett, Timothy Scarlett, and De’Lancie Scarlett; 20 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

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