Raeshell Leann Seal, 32, a resident of Franklinton passed away Friday morning January 2, 2026 at the Touro Hospital in New Orleans following a lengthy illness. She was a Class of 2013 graduate of Franklinton High School where she served four years with the Marine Corps-Junior ROTC program. She enjoyed horseback riding and taking care of other animals. Raeshell was a loving young lady who never met a stranger and always wanted to help everyone. She gave from her heart—loved everyone—her heart was so forgiving. It did not matter what anyone did or said, she was would always say “It’s Okay”. Raeshell had the most loving and forgiving heart, an old soul. She loved life, even with her diabetes, she did the best she could, but she was tired of battling her disease.
Survived by:
Mother: Penny Forbes Williams of Franklinton
Father and Step-Mother: Ronnie and Brandy Seal of Franklinton
Sisters: Rusti Seal Miley, Destiny Elliott
Brothers and Sisters in law: Drew Seal and R’Che’ Morris Seal, Colton and Haley Elliott, Kaid Elliott
Also numerous aunts and uncles and many beloved nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her children Raesa Rayne and Aubrey Renee, grandparents Toxie and Lena Forbes, Johnnie and Treasolo Seal, uncles Tony Forbes, Willie Forbes, Don Forbes, great-grandparents Steven “Bluff” and Serena Seal, Earlie and Lena Ballard, brother in law Ryan Miley, cousins Mitchell Dickerson, Sherry Dickerson, Josh Seal.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Sunday January 4th from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm and after 9:00 am on Monday. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 am Monday with Rev. Ronnie Chaisson and Rev. Walter Mixon officiating. Burial will follow in the Crystal Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers: J.C. Pierre, Andy Hudson, Chris Hudson, Lane Forbes, Donnie Seal, Cody Phelps
The family was served by Crain Funeral Home of Franklinton.
