Janelle Lewis Seabourne, fondly known as Moppy, was born November 25, 1939, and died peacefully at Hospice Homeplace in Tyler on February 3, 2025, at the age of 85. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher and friend, and lived a life full of love for family and her church. She was a force of nature, inspiring those around her with her energy and vibrant spirit. Janelle lived in Eustace, Texas her entire life. She was the oldest of 7 children and was considered the Queen of the Family and kept that honor throughout her life. She was Eustace High School Drum Major in the 1950's which was the equivalent of "Royalty". She was preceded in death by her parents Geraldine and Woodrow Lewis, brothers Henry Lewis and Macky Lewis. Janelle leaves behind the love of her life of 64 years, Charles Seabourne; daughter Jana Autry and husband Barry, daughter Holly Reed and husband Kelvin; grandchildren, Whitney Best and husband Blake, Brady Autry and wife Melanie, Hallye Coyle and husband David, Macy Cox and husband Daniel and Garrett Reed; great grandchildren, Charley Best, Bennett Autry and Janie Autry, who will always remember her warmth, wisdom and wit. Janelle is also survived by brothers, Darrell Lewis and wife Karen, Dr. Harold Lewis, Donald Lewis and sister, Judy Groom and husband Dale, and sister-in-law Brenda Williams, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, students and friends who were touched by her kindness and generosity. Throughout her life, Janelle was a beloved second grade teacher at Bel Air and South Elementary in Athens, Texas where she retired after 35 years. She shared her love for music by playing the piano at First Baptist Church of Mabank for over 50 years where she and Charles worshiped and taught Sunday School. She was famous for her fried chicken, her macaroni and cheese, her keen domino skills and her beautiful African Violets. Her favorite times were traveling with her family to their home on the White River in Arkansas. Whether hosting gatherings or sharing stories, she created spaces and moments that will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. Services are under the direction of Autry's Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, February 7, 2025, at Autry's Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home in Athens, from 5:00-7:00 PM. Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Mabank, Texas. Family and friends are invited to come together in her honor, to share memories and celebrate the extraordinary life she lived. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Pearson, John Hyde, Larry Teague, Robbie Teague, Jerry Allen, Howard Horton and Eddie Moseley. She will be laid to rest at Still Waters Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, Texas in a private family ceremony. In honoring Janelle, the family ask that you remember her love for music and sing to God with gratitude in your hearts. The family would be grateful for memorials to be made in Janelle's memory to The Hospice of East Texas Homeplace (4111 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75701).