Pauline Seale

Pauline was born on 8-1-1924 and passed on 9-25-2018 at age 94. Her parents were Winnie and B.O. Norris, She was preceded in death by her parents, brother B.O. Norris, Jr. and Joe Norris, sisters Katherine Norris Adcock, Barbara Norris Martin.

She is preceded in death by her husband Hilton Ray Seale. She has five children, Janice Broyles (spouse Johnnie Broyles, deceased), Michael Seale (Spouse Libbie Seale), Dianne Daniel (spouse Danny Daniel Sr, deceased), Paulette George (spouse Tim George) and Larry Seale (spouse Robin Seale).

Pauline and Hilton have, 14 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren plus 2 that preceded her in death and 6 great-great grandchildren.

Pauline was married to Hilton Ray Seale for 45 years. They met at Reed Tool Bit during World War II and re-connected when Hilton came to Sears in Pasadena where Pauline was working at the time. They lived in Jacinto City for many years before moving to Pasadena. As a young family they would walk to church. Pauline was always devoted to her family. She was always there to help in whatever capacity she was needed. She was often described as “one of the strongest people I know”.

Pauline was involved in church activities and the PTA. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Living to age 94, she was the matriarch of the family. As a young woman she stayed home and raised her children but later in life she proved to be a great business woman. She ran a trophy shop for many years in Pasadena with her husband at her side. She did the sales and Hilton and Larry did the assembly.

Pauline was a member of Jacinto City Baptist Church, Alta Vista Baptist Church, Trinity Baptist and Second Baptist Church of Pasadena. She was loved and adored by all that knew her. She set examples as a Christian woman, wife and mother that she passed to her children, grand children and great grandchildren.

Special memories of Pauline by her children are:

Janice – When she was 24 she became my mother. She loved and cared for me helping to mold me into the person I am today. I love her and will miss her until I see her again in heaven.

Michael & Libbie – Mother and Daddy came to Ohio years ago and we all drove to New York in the fall with all the beautiful colors. We visited Niagra Falls and had a very special trip we will never forget. Libbie specifically remembers mother telling her “I love you like a daughter”, which is priceless.

Dianne – Mother was always ready to help when I had babies. Caring for Dana so I could graduate from high school was a game changer for me. Rescuing me the day I came home from having Darla and clients were at the trophy shop (she progressed into buying it from me) and when Danny was born (I had an agreement with his father that he would take care of me). We lived in Louisiana and when you learn that caregiving is a gift and you can’t expect your husband to fulfill what he just didn’t know how to do – YOU CALL MOTHER TO THE RESCUE!

Paulette – My memory of mother is not so much a memory but a personal trait she possessed. She had unconditional love for all she knew, especially her family. I remember her telling me when she met my dad that he was afraid to tell her he had children. When he did tell her she replied “I love children”! She raised us all with love and affection. She kept the memory of Janice and Michael’s biological mother alive while keeping us united as a family.

Larry - I remember an evening when Mother and Daddy decided to eat dinner by picking up food from Monterey House. We got take out from there a lot. Mother would get cheese enchiladas with cheese sauce, not chili gravy. Anyway, I was tired of Monterey House, so I told her I wanted to get a hamburger. That was fine with her so she dropped me off on the way. I got my burger and stood outside waiting for her to pick me up. She got her and Daddy's food and I could see her coming down the road to get me, but she just drove right on by. Didn't even glance over, just kept on going. It wasn't far from home but I really wanted to ride home because my food would be cold if I walked. She got home and asked Daddy where I was. He said "with you". She jumped back into the car and came back to get me and we had a good laugh. I don't think she was trying to teach me a lesson but I learned one. Always eat where she eats.