Iris Susannah Sealey, better known as “Georgette,” died in Tallahassee, Fla. She was 70 years old.
She was preceded in death by her son, Devon Joseph; and daughter, Tiffany Davis.
She is survived by her daughters: Jozette Joseph of Florida, Debbie Ettienne of St. Croix and Latorya Sealey of Missouri; son, Kenroy Joseph of Antigua; grandchildren: Kaynnysha Blake and Ariel Davis of Florida, Michael Wright, Wren Gittens Jr., Wrenna Gittens, and Anya’ Ettienne of St. Croix; sisters: Marilyn Thomas and Irose Lake of Antigua; brother, Murphy James of Antigua; and nieces: Valiere Brooks of New York, Maxine Miller, Donna Brooks, Dornell John, Charmaine Auguste, Corlette Morris, Anzelic Lobby, Valencia, Ann Marie Lake, Myra Henry, and Shelby James of Antigua.
She is also survived by nephews: Patrick Books of St. Thomas, St. Clair Williams, Andy Arthur Jr., Jamie Lake, and Philmore James of Antigua; goddaughter, Jayah Hazelwood; special friend and adopted sister, Janet Smith; special friends: Audrey Hanley, Aveilla Walker and David Liburd; cousins: Judith Simon, the Smith, Johnson and Thomas families, Janet/neighbor and family, Tickles Restaurant, Ms. Blaze and family, Ms. King and family, Enid Harris and family, Pamela Joseph and family, Irlene Barnard and family, and Rohlsen Davis; as well as 29 great nieces and great nephews, 15 great-great-nieces and great-great nephews too numerous to mention.
The family urges no festive colors; please wear all white for the funeral.
The first viewing will be held from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, March 7, at Turnbull’s Funeral Home and Crematory Services. The second viewing will be held at 9 a.m., Friday, March 8, followed by a service at 10 a.m. at Memorial Moravian Church. Interment will be at Western Cemetery No. 1.
