Mary Esther Seals

Mary Seals, born on September 21, 1979, and known for her boundless spirit, passed away on November 11, 2024. A woman with a gypsy soul, Mary lived life on her own terms, full of adventure and unapologetic passion. Her heart was a rare and radiant one—always generous, fiercely loyal, and unafraid to speak her mind. A firecracker in every sense of the word, Mary’s energy lit up any room she entered.

Mary was a fighter, both figuratively and literally. She put up one heck of a fight with cancer and she kicked cancer's butt!!! Whether battling through life’s challenges with strength and determination or standing up for what she believed in, she never backed down. Her resilience and tenacity were an inspiration to all who knew her.

After high school, Mary pursued her education at Pearl River Community College, where she studied Early Childhood Development before heading to New Orleans, Louisiana, to further her studies in Dental Hygiene. Though her career journey was diverse, her commitment to helping others and her genuine love for people remained constant.

Above all, Mary was a loving and caring mother, daughter, and sister. She cherished her children with all her heart, and her love for them was unwavering. Her family was her world, and she held a special bond with her mother, whose strength and love mirrored her own. Her kindness and devotion to those she loved will never be forgotten.

Mary’s memory will live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and everyone whose life she touched with her infectious laugh, quick wit, and unwavering love. Her legacy is one of courage, authenticity, and living fully.

In addition to her grandparents, Mary is preceded in death by her father, Hiram “Pat” Seals; sister, Brenda Seals and her brother, Howard Ray Seals.

Left to forever her memory are her children, Adrieanna Seals and Calvin Seals; her mother, Ernestine Seals (Roger) Pullen; three sisters, Annette (Ed) Hartfield, Laura (Jules) Seals and Belinda (Kedrick) McLemore; brothers, Terry (Lily) Seals, Michael (Sherry) Seals and Matthew (Kendall) Seals; her best friend, Jessica Blakeney Johnson; friend, Brenda Tillman and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, loved ones and friends. Mary’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Compassus Hospice for the special and loving care they provided.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Mary’s life on Saturday, November 16, 2024 for 10:00 am at Faith Family Church, 1204 S. Main Street, Poplarville, MS. visitation will begin at 9:30 am.