Nell Clark Seaton was born and raised in the small, rural community of Menlo, Ga. Her parents J.T. Clark and Catherine Estes Clark were farmers and ran a local business. Nell attended West Georgia College where she met her future husband, Charles Everett Seaton. After completing a 2 year degree at the University of West Georgia, she attended the University of Georgia and graduated with a degree in Home Economics in 1950. She was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority and the sweetheart of the Kappa Sign Fraternity. Upon graduation, Nell and Charles got married and Nell became a high school teacher. They started a family in 1953 and had 6 children. Charles traveled frequently with his job, so Nell took responsibility for raising the children where she demonstrated her love for family, a gift for teaching, amazing organizational skills and culinary talents. An invitation to the Seaton house for dinner was prized by the neighborhood kids for both the fabulous food and the loving atmosphere. When the kids went to school, she taught Kindergarten. She was active in her church and later in the PEO, a service organization whose goal is to educate and empower women.
Nell was an inspiration to all who met her. Her good looks and quick smile got your attention, but her real beauty was inside. She had a loving heart that enveloped all that knew her but was a “Steel Magnolia”, keeping her six children under control, on schedule and truly loved. Nell’s faith was at the center of her life and she lived God’s word and taught her family by example. An active church member, Nell taught Sunday School, was a Circle member and Kindergarten teacher for many years. She and Charles believed that family is God’s greatest gift and taught that to their children, thus the family has always remained close. Holidays were special at the Seaton house and the whole Seaton Clan would celebrate as a family. Nell was the boss of the kitchen making sure the food was properly prepared and served hot. Christmas celebrations hosted 35-40 family members and was always a memorable affair. Nell also celebrated birthdays. Special birthday parties were her way of making sure each child had a special day that was all about them. Her family was the center of her world. In her spare time, Nell loved to play Bridge, travel and read.
Nell was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Maryanne Price, and her two sons, Charles E. Seaton, Jr and David William Seaton. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Seaton and her children Marsha Seaton O’Daniel, Susan Seaton Fite, Carol Seaton Thompson and Cathy Seaton Daniel, 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
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