Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Helen Sease Obituary
December 3, 1948 - June 1, 2024
Helen Maturo Sease, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 1, 2024. She was 75 years old.
Born on December 3, 1948, in New Jersey, Helen lived a life defined by love of family, strength, and an unwavering authenticity. She had a gentle grace, a sharp sense of humor, and a quiet resilience that touched everyone who knew her.
Helen was a graduate of Charleston High School and The University of South Carolina. She devoted her career to teaching, serving in public schools in South Carolina and Oregon, where she made a lasting impact on generations of students. Her greatest dedication, though, was to her family. She raised four children-Joseph, John, Thomas, and Margaret (Anna) Sease-with love, compassion, and enduring strength.
She is proceeded in death by her brother Joseph Maturo, mother Helen Humphreys Maturo, and father Joseph Seraphino Maturo.
She was briefly survived by her husband of 52 years, John Carlton Sease, and is lovingly remembered by her children, her sister Elizabeth Hutton, and her four grandsons. Helen's legacy lives on in the lives she shaped and the family she cherished.
A memorial gathering to celebrate Helen's life will be held the first weekend of September at her former residence on Sullivan's Island. Family and friends are invited to attend and share memories in honor of her extraordinary life.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2 Entries
Kelly Gunn
June 26, 2025
My deepest sympathies to all. Helen always reminded me of a river - so calm on the surface with hidden depths. I´m truly sorry you have lost her so soon
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Billie (Winney) Herren
June 25, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this. I worked with Helen at Alsea School District for several years....she was always so pleasant to be around. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Helen Sease's name
How to support Helen's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Helen Sease's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
