Mickey Whitaker Jackson Seagle, 86, of Pulaski, died Thursday, Aug. 24 at Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on October 21, 1930 and was the daughter of the late William Harold Whitaker and Nita Dixon Whitaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Charles Vernon Jackson and Oscar Lyle Seagle; sister, Margaret Gladese “Patsy” Whitaker; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Les “Colleen” Eidson”; and a stepson, Everett Paxton Jackson. Mickey taught school in Pulaski County for 24 years and was a member of The First United Methodist Church, Fine Arts Center, B.P.O.E. #107, United Methodist Women, antique Automobile Club of America, State and National Republican Party, and a member of the former Order of the Eastern Star #113. She is survived by a stepdaughter, Saundra Seagle Booth and her husband William of Abita Springs, LA; a stepson, Vance L. Seagle and his fiancé Shelley Goshorn of Henderson, NV; caregiver and cousin, Dr. James L. Patterson Jr. and his wife Sue of Roanoke; other devoted cousins and many friends, along with a special friend, Judy Sarver Cox of Draper. Also survived from both of her marriages are 10 stepgrandchilren; and numerous stepgreat grandchildren.
Sincere appreciation to family and friends for visits, flowers, cards and contacts with support and prayers for Mickey during her illness. Thank you to the staff of the Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center for their professional and compassionate care.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 27 at Seagle Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Patterson, the Rev. Melissa Smith, and the Rev. Ty Harrison officiating. Interment followed in Oakwood Cemetery. The family received friends on Sunday from 2 until 3 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to The First United Methodist Church 135 Fourth Street, N.W. Pulaski, VA 24301. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.
