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1933 - 2012
 Barbara Bauknight Seale, 79, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont on Sunday, October 14, 2012, after a courageous battle with disease that went on for many years.
She was born on June 18, 1933 in Galveston to parents Dr. James M. Bauknight and Margaret Mingus Bauknight. She grew up in Ganado, Texas, and graduated at age 15 as valedictorian of Ganado High School. Then she graduated from the University of Texas with a B.S. in chemistry at age 19. In her senior year she met John H. Seale and they were married on December 19, 1953. She and John lived in Austin until he graduated from law school in 1955. They then lived in Angleton, Texas from 1955 until April 1957, when they moved to Jasper where they have lived ever since. Four wonderful children and eight tremendous grandchildren have meant so much to Barbara and John.
She is survived by her husband, John H. Seale, her four children, Steve Seale and his wife Marty, of Jasper, Charlotte Seale of Lufkin, Shelley Seale Gatlin of Houston, and Shane Seale Foster and her husband John, of Davidson, North Carolina, her grandchildren, Lauren Seale Cole of College Station, Texas, Emily, Maggie, and Anna Seale all of Jasper, Harrison Gatlin of Houston, and Miles, Parry, and Sheridan Foster all of Davidson, North Carolina, sister Carol Bauknight Bishop of Victoria,Texas, brothers Dr. Bruce Bauknight of Victoria, Texas, Jim Bauknight of Houston, and "foster son" Gary Gatlin of Jasper, nieces, nephews, and many, many dear friends.
The funeral will be at Jasper's First United Methodist Church on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. under the direction of Forest Oaks Funeral Home of Jasper, with visitation to follow at the Frank Ealand Hall of First United Methodist Church.
The family is so grateful to the doctors, Jasper Kidney Center, medical providers, and the caregivers Wanda Latham, Mary Lakey, Charlotte Hunter, Betty Kennebrew, Geneva Birdlong, and Tosha Jones.
Memorial gifts are welcome at Jasper's First United Methodist Church, The Volunteer Services Council that supports the Lufkin State School, P.O. Box 1648, Lufkin, Texas 75902 or the charity of your choice. Condolences can be posted at www.forestoaksofjasper.com
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There are currently 9 condolences.
FRANCIS JOHN SEALE
Thursday January 15, 2015 at
4:18 PM
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Did not know the lady. I am she is in a good place now.May she rest in peace
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LANA MARTIN;AARON MARTIN
Saturday October 20, 2012 at
11:15 PM
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OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. LANA AND AARON (301 HIGHLAND DRIVE)
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Jackie Miller
jkmiller63@gmail.com
Wednesday October 17, 2012 at
10:33 PM
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Barbara was quite a lady. Wish we could be with you during this difficult time.
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Anne Elise Allison-Smith
Wednesday October 17, 2012 at
7:09 PM
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My thoughts are with you and your family. Fond memories of your Mom at the farm and on the playground when we were kids.
Love,
Anne Elise
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LIBBA BARNES
saintlibbs@aol.com
Tuesday October 16, 2012 at
11:37 PM
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Dearest Shiney, I will miss my darling golfing and storytelling friend...so much fun and want you to know an old friend shares your sorrow. Much love to you and John and your family, Love Libba
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Sandi Hutson
sisterbea@sbcglobal.net
Tuesday October 16, 2012 at
11:09 PM
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John and family,
I am so sorry about the loss of Barbara, I know she fought a valiant and tough battle. I know God will bless your family.
In His love,
Sandi
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Greg Gatlin
g_gatlin@yahoo.com
Tuesday October 16, 2012 at
9:16 PM
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Your great wife, mother and grandmother will be missed as she is at peace now. Your family has always been apart of my life and cherish the memories. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during these times and the days to come.
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jimmy & juanice aud
jimmy_aud@yahoo.com
Tuesday October 16, 2012 at
11:53 AM
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barbara we will miss you...i know it has been hard on you and your family...juanice&jimmy aud
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rebecca Tonahill
rhtonahill@aol.com
Monday October 15, 2012 at
10:42 PM
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John, I was so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. I pray that your heart heals quickly and that you soon have peace.
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