Melanie “Sue” Seals, 65, of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Wabash General Hospital surrounded by the love of her family. She was born May 27, 1955 in Mount Carmel, the daughter of William R. and Lavon (Howell) Phelps.
Sue was a member of the Mount Carmel High School graduating class of 1973. She was employed for many years by District 348 as a school bus driver. Sue liked to travel. She frequently enjoyed the girl trips she took with her cousins. She loved the beautiful flowers she grew in her yard and always included just one pepper plant. Sue loved to bake and cook for her family and always looked forward to holiday dinners. Sue’s greatest love was being a mother. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Sue leaves behind her son, Jeremy Seals; nieces, Melissa (Bethany) Dardeen, Cindy (Brad) Hughes; nephew, Jeff (Roxanne) Kidd; and many loved cousins.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Pamela Smith; one infant brother; brother-in-law, Rusty Smith; and a close friend, John Dee.
In keeping with Sue’s wishes, cremation rites will take place and a Celebration Of Life will be held at a later date.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Sue’s tribute wall and leave a note of condolences for the Seals family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
