Madren Etta Kemp Seybold, a faithful servant of Christ, went peacefully to be with her Lord on March 21, 2017 at her home in Irvine, Orange Co., California at the age of 82. Madren was a longtime resident of Lacombe, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, and spent many years in the New Orleans area. She was retired from Ochsner Medical Center, where she served with dedication for several decades as secretary for Dr. John Ochsner, whom she fondly called “Dr. John.” She spent the last years of her life with her beloved son, daughter-in-law, and grandson in Irvine, CA, where she enjoyed her daily walks in the sunshine and made many new friends. All who knew her in Lacombe, at Ochsner, and in California recognized her love of family and friends. Madren always went out of her way to give of herself to others. Whenever there was a need, she was there without hesitation and without waiting to be asked, providing help, support, and love. Born January 1, 1935, in Salem, Walthall County, Mississippi, Madren was proud of her hard-working family. She was the daughter of Edith Otera Pigott and Milton “Mitt” Kemp. Her paternal grandparents were William Wesley Kemp and Sarah Angeline Jones, and her maternal grandparents were Albert Webb Pigott and Ettie Olivia Spence. In 1952, Madren married William Ike “Bill” Crouch in Chalmette, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. Together they had two children, William Gary and Linda Jean, who lived only three days. She later married Thomas Edward Walls. On September 30, 1976, she married Summa Caldwell Seybold in Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Madren and Summa served in many different capacities at the Lacombe United Methodist Church, where they made lifelong friends and shared many great meals. Madren treasured her years with Summa living in their “little slice of heaven” they called Talking Tree Camp, and lovingly cared for him until he passed away in March, 2014, in Lacombe, Louisiana. She spent her final years with her beloved son and his family in Irvine, CA, became a member of Woodbridge Community Church, and enjoyed weekly Bible study with the senior adults of the fellowship. Madren Seybold is survived by her son, William Gary Crouch, his wife, Sandra Mollere Crouch, and their son, Garrison Mollere Crouch. She is also survived by her sister, Shannon Mae Kemp Midkiff and husband Rev. William Earl Midkiff, and her brother, Milton Sherwood Kemp and wife Ruby Lainfiesta Deleon Kemp. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, Christopher Harold Beard, Brenda Beard Morse and husband Thomas Stephen, Karen Lynn Beard, Naomi Ruth Midkiff Youngberg and husband, Barry, Nathan Hugh Midkiff and wife, Mary Lee Ellis Midkiff, Miriam Claire Midkiff Swanson and husband, John, Joel Kemp Midkiff and wife, Debbi Rebar Midkiff, Sarah Elaine Midkiff, Sherwood Scott Kemp and wife, Angela Ann Lacava Kemp, and her late nephew’s widow, Christina Bishop Kemp. In addition to her parents, Madren was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Jean Crouch, her husband, Summa Seybold, a sister, Daisy Brumfield Beard, brother-in-law, Harold E. Beard, and a nephew, Milton William “Will” Kemp. Madren’s final resting place will be with her beloved Summa and baby Linda Jean in the family cemetery, Spence Cemetery, Salem, Walthall Co., Mississippi, following a private ceremony with the family she cherished. In lieu of flowers, friends of the family are asked to make donations to Ochsner Clinic Foundation- Greg Smith Fund, 1514 Jefferson Hwy, BH 607, New Orleans, LA 70121 and note “In memory of Madren Seybold.”
