Pastor's Blog

Linda Faye Calcote Seymour
January 3, 1945 — April 14, 2023
D’Iberville

Linda Faye Calcote Seymour age 78, of Biloxi, MS passed away on April 14, 2023, at her home in Biloxi.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Bernice and Cade Vernon Calcote; her loving husband, Gerald Seymour; her twin sister, Virginia Raye Calcote, siblings, Janice Saterfield (Ken), Jean Byrd (Jamie); in laws, Edward and Edna Seymour, Arnold Seymour (Dot), Elba Smolcich (Sam); nephew, Randy Seymour; brother, Chester Calcote; and cousin, Bill Smith.

She is survived by her children, Michelle Fore (Lee), of Grand Bay, AL., Melissa Stork (Skipper), of D’Iberville, MS; her siblings Charles Calcote (Cathy) and Michael Calcote (Cheryl) all of Brookhaven, MS., and sister-in-law, Cheryl Calcote, of Zachary, LA; and her two grandchildren, Ava Stork and Taylor Stork; other relatives include, cousin, Juanita Walker; nieces and nephews, Kevin (Carla) Byrd, Mary Karen (Jason) Case, Karl (Dana) Byrd, Mignonne (Henry) Ramagos, Leigh (Lee) Reed, Barry (Lisa) Calcote, Darlene Harveston, Lisa (Brad) Wilson, Sonia York, Shelley (Curtis) Cochran, Brian Calcote, Chad Calcote, Arnie (Shelly) Seymour, Gordon Seymour, Sammy Smolcich, Maria (Jay) Hindmarch, and numerous other relatives and dear friends.

Linda, a native of Brookhaven, MS has been a resident of Biloxi for many years. She earned her elementary education degree from Whitworth College in Brookhaven. She taught at St. Martin Elementary School and at Noah’s Ark. She loved taking care of her family, especially spending time with her granddaughters. She was a member of Heritage United Methodist Church, and a long-time member of the United Methodist Women Group.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Homecare Hospice, especially her nurse, Krista Miller, and her sitter, Connie Kimbrel, Singing River Cancer Centers Dr. Michael Finan, and his nurse Christina, for the exceptional care they gave to our dear mother.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Heritage United Methodist Church, Diberville, from 1:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. funeral service. Interment will follow in D’Iberville Memorial Park Cemetery.

The Riemann Family Funeral Home, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. at West Jackson County is serving the Family.
An online register is available to view and sign at www.riemannfamily.com

Today promises to be a good day for me personally as Lisa is scheduled to return home from Guatemala late tonight.  O happy day!  (Riding with Gina has made me appreciate Lisa’s driving – just saying!)

Decker Terry was discharged from the hospital yesterday.  Thank you, Jesus.  Keep praying for Decker.

Terrel Brooks continues his recovery at home.  Pray without ceasing.

The visitation and service for Charles Whitehurst takes place Thursday, 4/20, at First Baptist St Elmo.  Pray for the family.

The visitation and service for Michelle Fore’s mother takes place Saturday, 4/22, at Heritage United Methodist in D’Iberville, MS.  Pray for the family.

There will be a breakfast in our Preschool Building beginning at 8:30AM tomorrow, 4/19.  We will then move into the auditorium for our 10:00AM service.  My plan is to dismiss the service no later than 10:45AM.  Everyone is encouraged to join us for this service.

We will not have any activities on our campus tomorrow night, 4/19.  None.  Nada.  Zero.

I pray that you will have a great Tuesday with Jesus.