MYSTIC —
Patsy Seals, 62, of Mystic, died Aug. 3, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville.
Patsy was born on April 27, 1949, to Boyd and Ruby (Wise) Stephens in Rockdale, Texas. She received her education from Rockdale High School in 1967. She married Pearl Seals on April 6, 1968, in Rockdale. After marriage they moved to Iowa where Patsy began a lifetime of helping others. She started employment with SIEDA, helping to organize a free-standing senior meal site in Mystic. She took the title of director in 1973 and remained in that position until her retirement this year. She also served on numerous service boards.
Patsy enjoyed spending time on her family farm in Texas and time spent with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Whether it was Christmas with her immediate family or Thanksgiving feasts with citizens throughout the community, being able to help was enjoyment to her. She was a member and past president of the Wapello County United Way, Wapello County Human Resource Center, Helping Hands, Governing Board for the Ottumwa Senior Citizens Center, Member of the State and National RSVP Directors Association, administrated the DHS Volunteer Program for a nine-county area, Mystic City Council, Mystic Highland Cemetery Association and received the Susan G. Komen award in Ottumwa.
Patsy is survived by her husband Pearl of Mystic; two daughters, Leonna Fogle (Steve) of Centerville, Loretta Seals (Josh McMahon) of Mystic; four grandchildren, Mallory Hatfield Fogle, Holden McVeigh, Mackenzie Fogle and Logan Fogle; a sister, Peggy Ray (Doug) of Ennis, Texas; brother, LeRoy Stephens (Susie Simpson) of Rockdale, Texas; and a brother-in-law, Jimmy Mathews of Eddy, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Debbie Mathews.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Thomas Funeral Home, Centerville; the Rev. Gerald Campbell officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Haines Cemetery.
Visitation will be all day today with the family present from 6-8 p.m. this evening at Thomas Funeral Home.
Memorials may be given to the family which may be left at or mailed to Thomas Funeral Home, 23548 Hwy. 5, P.O. Box 125, Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences and video may be shared at www.thomasfh.com.
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