Selmia Agnes Fryou Tootle (a/k/a) Selmia A. Tootle, 87 of Biloxi, MS gained her wings on Monday, September 17, 2018 in D’Iberville, MS.
Selmia was born in Biloxi, MS on March 23, 1931 to Rita Mae Fryou and Eugene Fryou. She was a sales associate for many years and enjoyed Cajun music, dancing and socializing. She was a past member of the Fleur De Lis Society and current member of the D’Iberville Moose Chapter #528.
She is predeceased by her parents, Rita and Eugene Fryou; her husband of 37 years, Roland C. Tootle, Sr.; her sons, Roland C. Tootle, Jr. and Keith Gordon Tootle; her grandson, Levi G. Tootle; her siblings, Evelyn Guillotte, Relius Derouen, Julius Derouen, Leona Richie, Rita Mae Ross, Theresa Robinson and Septime Hebert; also a companion, Kenneth Lamm; her son-in-Law, John Williams; and her daughter-in-law, Anita Tootle.
Selmia is survived by her children, Deborah Ann Williams, Kim Louise Goacher, Samuel E. (Marjorie) Tootle, II and Rex S. (Kimberly) Tootle; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren with another due in December.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Greenbriar Nursing Center Staff and Kindred Hospice Staff for their continued care and support through Selmia’s illness.
Funeral Services will be held at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home on Friday, September 21, 2018 at 11:00 am. Friends may visit from 9:00 am until service time. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery. Following interment, a reception will be held at the D’Iberville Moose Lodge, 5145 W. Gay Road, D’Iberville, MS.
In lieu of flowers donations are preferred in the name of Selmia A. Tootle to Kindred Hospice, 962 Tommy Munro Drive, Suite D&E, Biloxi, MS 39532 or Moose Charities, 155 S. N International Drive, Mooseheart, IL 60539.