<em>From Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory</em> <strong>Patricia Ann Horan Yonce, 85, Sebastian</strong> July 24, 1939 - March 23, 2025 Patricia Ann Horan Yonce, 85, of Sebastian, FL, died March 23, 2025, at her home after a long struggle with dementia surrounded by her family. A visitation will be held at Seawinds Funeral Home in Sebastian, FL on Friday, March 28th from 11:00 to 12:30 with a Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at St. Sebastian Catholic Church. She will be laid to rest in the Florida National Cemetery at Bushnell, FL. She was born Patricia Ann to William A. and Helen (Elliott) Parrott on July 24, 1939 in Oskaloosa, IA. She spent her early years in Denison, TX and later Bristow, OK where she attended grade school and high school. She later attended the Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha, OK. Then for a short time she taught grade school at St. Boniface Catholic School in Louisville, KY. She married James (“Jim”) H. Horan on October 26, 1963 in Louisville, KY. Then they moved to Olney, IL where they raised their three children. Patricia was a stay-at-home mom for most of her life. She brought a great atmosphere to every holiday season by decorating the home for each occasion. Patricia loved anything to do with being in or near the water. Since her teen years she was into swimming, diving and later teaching swimming lessons. When she moved to Florida, she took up boogie boarding, going almost every day to the Atlantic Ocean. Patricia was also musically inclined, playing the trombone in the Bristow High School Marching Band and playing the piano for enjoyment and entertaining the family. Later in life she learned acoustic and electric guitar. She and her daughter performed church songs at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Olney, IL on Sundays. Patricia also loved listening to country, blues and rock music, especially heavy metal. She and Jim enjoyed going to live concerts, operas and symphonies. Her favorite concert was seeing the Rolling Stones in 1994. Patricia also liked to be handy around the house. When she wasn’t busy helping Jim build their dream home on Borah Lake, she was learning cabinetmaking, electrical work and small engine repair. She built a dining room table for her family in the early 70s which is still used by her daughter. Her other interests were reading, roller skating and spending time with her family, friends and neighbors. Patricia and Jim were devout Catholics. After he passed away in 2005, she moved to Florida and was a member of the St. Lucie Catholic Church for many years. She met Lonnie Yonce in 2016 and married soon thereafter. They enjoyed boating, dining out, watching movies and listening to live music. Patricia is survived by her second husband, Lonnie Yonce, son Don Horan (wife Cindy) of West Melbourne, FL, daughter Cecilia Collier (husband Chris) of Port St. Lucie, FL, son Brian Horan of Houston, TX, grandson Ryan Horan (wife Courtney) of Virden, IL, granddaughter Tamara Fundrella of Seattle, WA, grandson Baron Collier of Port St. Lucie, FL, grandson Patton Collier (wife Macey) of Stuart, FL, granddaughter Cecily Collier of Port St. Lucie, FL, brother Bill Parrott (wife Cindy) of Tulsa, OK, sister-in-law Donna Parrott of Bristow, OK, and several great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jim Horan, her parents, William and Helen Parrott, brother Robert Parrott, brother-in-law William C. Horan, Jr. and sister-in-law Joyce Horan. The family would like to send a special thank you to Patricia’s dear friend and caregiver, Mary King, the kind folks from VHN Hospice Care, and all others who provided care during the last few years. <em>From Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory</em> <strong>Susan Parry, 68, Fellsmere</strong> January 16, 1957 - March 24, 2025 Susan Parry, 68, of Fellsmere, FL, passed away on Monday, March 24th, while listening to her current obsession, Prince’s Kiss, with her husband Kurt and daughter Caroline by her side. Born on January 16, 1957, in Bethesda, MD, to the late Bobby Parry and Beverly Eggeman, they moved to Florida and Susan and her late sister Jan spent much of their childhood on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Though born in Maryland, Florida quickly became home, and Susan proudly considered herself a Floridian no matter where life took her. Everywhere else “sucked”. In the early 1980s, Susan moved to the east coast of Florida, where she married Robert Bloom and welcomed her daughter, Caroline, in 1984. In 1990, Susan and Caroline moved to Delray Beach, where in 1993, Susan met the love of her life, Kurt Larson. After a decade of dating, they decided to make it official in 2006 with an Elvis wedding in Las Vegas—because, well, why not? Instead of saying “I do,” they said “Uh huh!” In 2004, Susan and Kurt ventured to Texas, where Susan’s dream of owning horses and a pet buffalo was partially realized (spoiler alert: the buffalo didn’t quite pan out, but it sure made for some funny stories). In 2019, after missing Florida’s sunshine, Sue and Kurt packed up their three horses, donkey, cow, three dogs, and parrot and moved back to Fellsmere, FL. Susan was a woman of many passions. She was an avid BINGO player, a writer-in-the-making alongside her Aunt Ginny, and a champion at pretending to deep-sea fish (which mainly involved napping). She found solace in her barn with her horses, loved cooking and reading (which often also involved napping), and spent hours chatting about the day she would finally swim in her pool. Always up for a dog walk or a good laugh, Susan also cherished her quiet time in her "Me Cave," where she could recharge and dream up Alison Ivy’s next big adventure. Susan is survived by her husband, Kurt Larson of Fellsmere, FL, who humored every crazy idea—from dressing up as characters from the Dukes of Hazzard for Halloween to installing a stripper pole so she could attempt acrobatics (another spoiler: she never actually did acrobatics). Her daughter, Caroline Bloom of Asheville, NC, who repeatedly asked if she was her biological child and apparently has been shaking her finger at her since the age of 3. And her mother-in-law, Ruth Larson of Fellsmere, FL, who fondly remembers Susan watering her artificial flowers and playfully tossing her late husband Larry into the pool. As per Susan’s wishes, there will not be a formal funeral service. She wanted to be cremated, and her ashes will be spread at sea. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to an animal rescue of your choice, in honor of Susan’s love for animals. <em>From Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory</em> <strong>Elliott Lou Walker Brainard, 4 days, Sebastian</strong> March 21, 2025 - March 25, 2025 Elliott Lou Walker Brainard, born on March 21, 2025, in Melbourne, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, in Sebastian, Florida. Though his time on earth was brief, Elliott brought immense joy and love to those who had the privilege of knowing him. His precious smiles and gentle presence touched the hearts of his family and will forever be cherished. Elliott is deeply loved by his parents, Austin Brainard and Nevaeh Smith along with our pup Trigger. He is also survived by his paternal grandparents, William Brainard and Faith (Samuel) Vasquez; his maternal grandmother, Amber Gatza; his paternal great-grandparents, Gary Reed and Bonnie Taylor; and his maternal great-grandmother, Patricia (Misha) Beck. Additionally, he is remembered by his great-great-grandmothers, Sandy Rich, Marilyn Eakin & Doris Logan; his aunts Savannah (Hayden) Brainard, Misha Dixon, Lonna Beck and Chevi Brainard; uncles Trenton Frederick, Tyler (Coral) Neal, and Eli Vasquez; great-aunts Amber Brainard and Shawna Walsh; great-uncles Marc Brainard and Harald Gatza; as well as many beloved cousins including Gracelyn Scott, Hopelyn Scott, Mariah Brainard, Maranda Brainard, Zion Neal and Nyoca Kracht. He is preceded in death by his great-grandfathers Robert (Kelly) Brainard and Richard Andrew Gatza; his great-grandmother Margaret (Carol) Reed; and his aunt Courtney Puckett; his cousin Liam Nolan Scott. Though Elliott’s time here was short, he was surrounded by boundless love. His parents find comfort in knowing that he is watching over them from heaven. "Mommy & Daddy loved you so so much and would do anything to have you back. We know GOD had a bigger purpose for your life and we find comfort knowing you’re in heaven looking down and protecting mommy & daddy. We love you and we miss you dearly." A viewing will take place from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Seawinds Funeral Home in Sebastian followed by a Funeral Service at 2:30 with Pastor Morgan Gilkey officiating. A reception will be from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the VFW in Sebastian. Elliott’s memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him. May he rest peacefully in the arms of angels. Online condolences may be shared at www.seawindsfh.com. <em>From Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory</em> <strong>Shirley Hood, 80, Grant</strong> December 18, 1944 - March 25, 2025 Shirley Hood 80, of Grant, formerly of Portland, Maine passed away on March 25th with her 3 son's by her side. She was born to the late Herbert and Victoria Holivan on December 18,1944 in Westbrook, ME. Attend high school in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Relocated to Florida in 1987 and got remarried to Robert Hood and retired from Rockwell Collins. Shirley is survived by her 3 sons Jeff Holivan of Gorham ME; Jon Smith of Grant FL; and Tim Holivan of Fellsmere FL. She also is survived by 9 grandchild and 12 great-grandchildren. Shirley attended St Luke Catholic Church in Barefoot Bay since 1987 and was a member of Red Hat Society and loved bowling. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 25, 2025 at St. Luke Catholic Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.seawindsfh.com. <em>From Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory</em> <strong>Joanne Barnes, 92, Sebastian</strong> November 23, 1932 - March 26, 2025 Joanne Barnes passed away on March 26, 2025, in Sebastian, Florida. She grew up in Northeast Ohio and married her college sweetheart, Vernon Barnes, traveling with him as he was stationed at multiple bases while serving in the Korean War. After his service, they settled in Northeast Ohio, where she raised their family of three daughters and a son. Joanne built a successful career in retail, managing boutique clothing stores and a Hallmark shop. She later co-founded a cabinetry business with her husband in Chicago before returning to live near family in Sebastian, Florida, where she resumed her retail career at JCPenney. She had a love of books and gardening and stayed active with Tai Chi, enjoying time with her close-knit group of friends. Her family will always cherish the time spent together and her unwavering dedication to supporting her children throughout their lives. She will be deeply missed by her sister, Nanci and her children, Barbara, Sandi, Cathy, and Scott, as well as her seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.