Alberta Seymour, 98, of Jacksonville, IL passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at The Grove Health & Rehab Center.

She was born Dec. 6, 1925, near Scottville, the daughter of Charles Otis and Mamie (Ogg) Hettick. She married Keith Seymour on May 24, 1947, in Jacksonville and he preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Beman Hettick. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Seymour graduated from Scottville High School in 1944, and then from Brown's Business College in 1945. She had served as Morgan County Deputy Clerk for ten years, retiring in 1988. Prior to that she worked at North Jacksonville Foods and the A&P Grocery, and in the office of Dr. Ellsworth Black. Alberta was a member of Central Christian Church and a lifetime member of both the AMVETS Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. She had also volunteered at the Jacksonville Food Center and the Salvation Army. In her younger years she enjoyed riding her horse, "Sam", fishing, and camping. Alberta and Keith made many trips to California to spend time with his family, they enjoyed taking rides through the country, and they especially enjoyed mushrooming!

A graveside funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at Jacksonville Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Jacksonville Food Center. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.