Carol Seymour, age 78, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025 at her residence in Foxworth, MS. She received a Master's of Education and had a long fulfilling career as an educator and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Columbia.
Carol was an avid and accomplished gardener, who loved her dogs and cats and her books. She impacted many young people during her 38 years teaching at West Marion schools. Carol’s family and friends knew her as kind and gracious, and she will be sorely missed by all who loved her.
Mrs. Seymour was preceded in death by her husband, James Seymour; and parents, Edwin McDowell and Ida Bond Holmes.
She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Seymour of Columbia, MS; sister, Milli McDowell of Ocean Springs, MS; a niece, Amy Jackson; a nephew, Tom Iverson (Emily), and great-nephews, Will Jackson, Cooper Iverson, and Bennett Iverson.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 17, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at 2:30 PM at Woodlawn Cemetery assisted by Tom Iverson, Will Jackson, Cooper Iverson, Bennett Iverson, Drew Broom, Eddie Broom, and Jamie McAllister serving as pallbearers.
