Patricia “Tricia” Anne Seymour, age 74, unexpectedly passed away December 25, 2018 at her home. Tricia was born in Houston, Texas on August 26, 1944 to Paul and Zana Hayes. She attended Poe Elementary School, Lanier Junior High School, and Lamar Senior High, all in Houston, Texas. Tricia graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock Texas. It was in the library at Texas Tech where she met John Lee Seymour, who was the love of her life! John spent the year after he graduated stationed in Korea, he sent her a letter every day, all of which she cherished and kept. They were married in Houston, Texas on July 9, 1966 at First Methodist Church. While John was in Law School at Texas Tech, Tricia worked as an elementary school teacher in Shallow Water, Texas.
In May of 1970, John and Tricia’s first daughter was born in Lubbock, Texas. The young family then moved to Miami, Florida which Tricia loved! They then moved to Bryan, Texas where their second daughter was born. Tricia loved being a mother and was everything anyone could have ever wished for in a mom! Both of her daughters have always felt extremely blessed to have had the privileged to have her as a mom! The family lived in College Station next and remained there until 1979. They moved to Houston where she would remain for the rest of her life. She worked at Find-It/City Homes for over 30 years and truly enjoyed working with her co-workers and clients, many of whom became a second family to her!
Tricia was preceded in death by her father Paul Hayes and Mother Zana Brown Hayes; and her beloved husband of 44 years John Lee Seymour. Her survivors include her daughters Shannon Seymour Collins of Houston, Texas; Julie Alexander (and husband Kris) of Tampa, Florida; grandchildren Lauren Collins, Zane Alexander, Brooke Collins, and Vivian Alexander all of whom she loved and cherished immensely. She is also survived by her sister Paula Newcomb (husband Charles) of Sacramento, CA; sisters-in-law Ritchie Seymour of San Antonio, Texas and Kay Deville of Ridgeland, Mississippi. She also leaves behind nieces Charlotte Newcomb, Diana Newcomb, and Jane Weatherly; nephews John Seymour, David Seymour, Doug Newcomb, and Chris Deville. She is also survived by numerous cousins, great nieces and a great nephew; and many cherished friends.
To meet Tricia was to love her! She touched countless lives with her amazing positivity and zest for life which was contagious! To say she never met a stranger would be an understatement! She had an infectious smile and had an amazing way of making everyone feel special and cared for! She loved her family and friends and always put people first. She was strong in her convictions and a firm believer that everyone should be treated with love and respect! She attended Bethany Christian Church for over 35 years where she found life long friends! She never waivered in her faith, and knew she had heaven to look forward to, where she would again see her loved ones who had passed before her! She was able to spend this Christmas with them this year which brings comfort to her family!
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm with a service to follow 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Bethany Christian Church, 3223 Westheimer Rd Houston, Texas 77098. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 10:00 am at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston, Texas 77038.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Patricia’s name can be made to:
Bethany Christian Church Located at 3223 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098
Or in support of Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation at https://www.mds-foundation.org/donate/
