It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Pace Seeling, a beloved mother, educator, and cherished friend, who left us on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on December 20, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, Susan spent her early childhood in Scotland, where her love for travel and foreign cultures began to flourish. This passion led her to pursue postgraduate studies in Mexico City, Quebec, and Mons, Belgium, enriching her personal and professional life.
Graveside services for Susan will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville with Reverend Kennon Pickett officiating, under the direction of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria.
Susan dedicated 45 years of her life to education, inspiring countless students as she taught English, French, and Spanish. Her career included positions at various esteemed institutions such as Tioga High School, LSUA, LSMSA, NSU, and Alexandria Country Day, where she shaped young minds with her enthusiasm and innovative teaching methods. A pioneer in the use of language immersion, she cultivated an environment that fostered a genuine love for learning. Even after her official retirement in 2010, Susan continued to make an impact as a part-time substitute through 2020 for the Rapides Parish School Board and Holy Savior Menard High School, sharing her vast knowledge and passion for education well into her later years.
A member of the First United Methodist Church, Susan found joy in her faith and community. Beyond the classroom, she had a passion for horseback riding, and had a special fondness for fast cars, proudly driving her Toyota Supra.
Susan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, cherished by her family and friends. Remembering countless memories of love, laughter, and adventure.
She was preceded in death by the father of her children, LTC William F. Pace; parents, William and Bonnie Corrine Pace, and sister, Carolyn Pace Shine.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Michael Seeling, and John Brian Seeling (Ashley); brother, Billy Pace (Sandy); grandchildren, Alexander, Jacob, John David, Meredith, Marilyn, William, Vivian, and Scott; great-granddaughter, Evelyn, and numerous other family and friends.