Delores P. Sealey

January 14, 2019

Delores P. Sealey, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 14, 2019. Delores was born in Portsmouth Virginia, daughter of the late Jennings J. Pendleton and Aline Pendleton. Delores was predeceased by her husband Charles M. Sealey, her son C. Steven Sealey, and her great-granddaughter Charlotte Taylor. Delores worked at Nansemond Suffolk Academy as the Lower School Secretary and later as the Purchasing Secretary, for 27 years. Delores is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Sealey Smith and her husband Kent, grandson Kent Smith Jr., and his wife Kaitlyn; granddaughter Jennifer Sealey Taylor and husband Wesley, great-grandchildren Cameron and Claire; grandson J.J. Kamin Sealey; her sister Ann Matthews, her brother James Pendleton and wife Claudia, and her sister Patricia Steverson and husband Craig, along with special family members Tina Sealey and Christi Mahoney. Also surviving Delores are her many close and special aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews, her countless church friends, past co-workers, and the many friends she encountered in her daily life. Delores especially loved the Lord and her large extended family including neighbors and friends. Delores’ positive attitude and faith sustained her throughout her daily living and in so many ways carried her through the toughest trials and struggles. Her sister Ann put it best stating “She was a real trooper.” Those who knew her witnessed her remarkable strength, perseverance, and loving faith through her savior Jesus Christ. Her friendly smile and bubbly personality touched everyone she came across. She was a people person, a social butterfly! If you knew Delores, you loved her, because you knew she loved you. The family would like to send a special, heartfelt thank you to all of Delores’ caregivers who treated her with unconditional dedication and professional care: Dr. Stanley Brittman, Rita and the staff of Portsmouth Family Practice, Dr. Chad McKenzie and the staff of Bon Secours Vein and Vascular, Dr. Talreja & Dr. McCray and the staff of Bayview Cardio-Vascular Associates, Dr. Zaitoun and staff of Fresenius Kidney Care, Dr. Heather McKenzie, Podiatrist, and her staff, Dr. Lassen and the staff of Lakeview ENT. She loved all of her caregivers and they meant so very much to her. Everyone will miss her more than words can express. She was truly one of God’s children. She will be in our hearts Forever, until we see her again with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen! The family will receive friends at Loving Funeral Home Churchland Chapel on Thursday, January 17th at 6 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate Delores’ life will be held on Friday, January 18th, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church, in Chesapeake. A reception and fellowship will follow the service at the church. Afterwards, Interment will be at Olive Branch Cemetery in Portsmouth. Pallbearers are: Kent Smith Jr., Kamin Sealey, Wesley Taylor, Bernie Matthews, Michael Matthews, Mark Pendleton, with honorary Pallbearers Richie Sealey, Kent Smith Sr., and Craig Steverson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in support of her church Jackson Memorial Baptist Church, 4316 Bruce Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321 or any charity of your choice.