Oradel Seymore Obituary (1932 - 2024)

Oradel Millie Seymore was the eldest sibling born to Yvonne Lee and Johnny Seymore, Jr. on December 26, 1932, In Amite, LA. On June 29, 2024, God dispatched his angels to bring Oradel to her eternal resting place. Oradel was reared in Ponchatoula, LA by her grandmother, Ophelia Seymore. She attended the public schools of Ponchatoula. Oradel moved to Kenner, LA and resided there for over 60 years. After her health began to fail, she moved to Laplace, LA to live with her daughter and son-in-love, Annette and Darryl Porter who cared for her until her demise. She was employed by John Paul Catering and the Jefferson Parish School System where she held the position of Asst. Manager of the Cafeteria at Westgate Elementary School. She leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters: Shirley Elaine Seymore (Mitch), of Chicago, ILL, Annette (Darryl) Porter, Laplace, LA and one son; Johnny Michael (Lasco) Seymore of Antioch, CA; two step-daughters; Shirley Nelson (London) Speights, Vanessa Nelson, a sister; Ella Rose Seymore, a brother; Johnny (Diane) Seymore of Ponchatoula, LA, two sisters in-love; Mary Lee Price and Agnes Mason, two daughters in-love; Jennifer Nelson and Wanda Green Seymore, seven grandchildren; Harold Seymore of Houston, TX, Hosea (Jennifer) Seymore Of San Francisco, CA, Precious Nelson of Harvey, LA, Christopher (Mercedes)Price, Arlington, TX, Chrishanne Belvin of New Orleans, LA, Danielle Green, Metairie, LA, and Dominique Reese of Marrero, LA, twelve great-grandchildren, five great great-grandchildren, four Godchildren; Harvey Seymore, Ronnie Nelson, Treneaka Payton, and Brittany Young, a devoted cousin; Brenda Seymore Vanzant, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother & father; Johnny Seymore and Yvonne Lee; three sons: William Nelson III, Bruce Calvin Seymore, and Alfred Leonard Seymore, two great-grandchildren; Harold and Curtis Tucker, one sister; Jessie Mae Williams, one brother; Hosea Daggs and two stepsons; Atwood and Wornell Nelson. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services on July 13, 2024, for 11:00 am. Visitation will begin for 10:00am at Oakland Baptist Church, 825 Rev. Richard Wilson Dr., Kenner, LA 70062. Interment at Belle Grove Cemetery, Decatur St., Kenner, LA. Pastor Charles Hurst Officiating. Final care and professional services are entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA. 70052. “When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE”