Leila Mae Seals (nee Hegwood) was born to a generation that probably saw the broadest changes in human history. Her early school years saw her use a slate tablet, then in her later years she would video call her great-great-grandchildren on an even smaller electronic device. In her teen years she met the man that would become her husband, Calvin L. Seals. Leila and Calvin remained a loving and feisty couple until his passing 63 years later. She studied cosmetology and became a successful salon owner while raising three children: Larry, Treisha and Gayle. Her life in Daphne, Alabama was kept busy with her work, church and her grandchildren Oliver, Kim, Eric, Jessica, Anna Mary, Yancey and Gabrielle, nine great-grandchildren and four great-great grands. After Calvin passed and as a steadfast believer in Christ, Leila would often say “I’m ready. Any time.” She joined her beloved mother and husband December 20, 2021.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at the Daphne chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes. The family received friends two hours prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Christ Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 8450 Whispering Pines Rd., Daphne, Alabama 36526 in Leila’s name.
