Loretta R. Seay

Loretta Seay Obituary

GULFPORT, FLA. - Loretta Ruth Latham Seay, born on Aug. 30, 1916, and a resident of Gulfport, Fla., passed from this life on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Hampton Sentara Careplex, surrounded by her loving family.
Before moving to Gulfport, she was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, the Grady Circle, the Buckroe Womens Club, American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 31, Home Demonstration Club, and volunteered at the James River Convalescent Center. In Gulfport she was a member of NARFE Chapter 1140, the Garden Club, and the Florida Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society.
Ms. Seay was preceded in death by her husband, Harry deRuiz Seay; her parents, Rolla and Effie Latham; sisters, Dorothy Latham, Ethel Bauer, and Thelma Jenkins; and a brother, Charles Latham.
She is survived by daughters, Sandra Ray, husband, Victor, Hampton, Anita Moseley, husband, Luke, Yorktown, Beverly Jones, husband, Merwin, Fairfax, Va., Margaret Ramos, husband, Rudolfo, College Park, Md.; and a son, Barry Seay, wife, Alease, Hampton, Va.; grandchildren, Mark and Todd Ray, Christopher Seay, Meredith, Robin and Brett Jones, Louis, Michael, Maria, Carlos, Rudy, and Josephine Ramos, and Holly Ensio, Christopher and Phillip Moseley; 14 great-grandchildren, the youngest girl her namesake. She will be missed by pets, Katie, Chloe, and Buffi, who loved to lay on her shoes.
Viewing will be on Nov. 19, 2009, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S Armistead Ave., Hampton. Services will be conducted on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home Chapel followed by interment in Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton site.
In lieu of flowers donate to your favorite charity or the Peninsula Kidney Foundation or the American Lung Association.
Special thanks to the staff of DaVita Dialysis Center in Hampton for the love and care they provided our mother. Also a special thanks to the doctors and staff of Careplex Emergency and 5th Floor Oncology, Heartland Hospice, and the Commonwealth Assisted Living Center for their care and support during this difficult time. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Loretta Seay

14 Entries

D. Luis (Darryl) Otero

December 15, 2009

Dear Sandi, Barry, Anita, & Beverly:

In my youth we lived in adjacent houses on Fort Worth Street, separated by Athens Avenue. I remember your mother as a lovely, warm, sweet woman. Even after moving, I would see her at the polls on every election day, and we would enjoy a little visit -- and I would enjoy an admonishment!! That is, of course, the way of good mothers -- to allow the next generations the benefit of their accumulated wisdom. Good lessons were learned!!

Though grief over your loss is prevalent, I am happy you had such a great mother, and that she lived a long and fulfilled life. Your family will remain a cherished part of my memories from the 1960s.

I offer my most sincere condolences and prayers for all to whom Loretta Seay was dear. She is, surely, in blessed peace.

Connie Basnett

December 14, 2009

Anita, Sandi, Barry, Beverly, and Peggy - I learned from Sandi today about your mother's passing and want to share my belated, but sincere sympathy. I have lots of fond memories about your home and your family! May all your special memories give you peace.

December 11, 2009

To Mom,
I know this message is a little too late but I wanted to say I always loved you. In spirit, I know you knew that. Wish we could have communicated better. Will miss you always.
Your Son & Alease

Maggie Bevelacqua

December 7, 2009

Dear Sandi:

I learned of your mother's passing today, and I wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lynn Jenkins

December 4, 2009

Dear Sandi:

I just learned of your Mother's passing today, and I wanted you to know that I was thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

Most Sincerely,
Lynn Jenkins
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Glenda & Everett Feldt

November 21, 2009

Anita, we are sad for your loss and pray for strength for you and your family.

sheila shepard

November 20, 2009

Anita,

I saw your Mom's obituary in the paper and wanted to tell you, Luke and your family how sorry I was to hear this news. I never met your Mom in person but during the many years we worked together, your stories helped me to get a sense of just how wonderful she was. And, what a wonderful family she raised! Again, I didn't know your sisters and brother except from you mentioning them, but I knew you - you were a great "living testimony" for the grand job your Mom did in raising her family. Joe and I are thinking of you and praying for you -- the loss of a dearly beloved parent and subsequent grief are hard things to go through. If we can be of any use to you at all, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Sheila & Joe Shepard

Marcia Otero Brissenden & family

November 20, 2009

Loretta was a lovely woman, a great neighbor, and dear friend. We were fortunate to have her in our lives, from the time we moved to our permanent home in Hampton in the early 1960s.

The many wonderful memories of Loretta and her beautiful family will be cherished. We offer our most sincere condolences and prayers to all who were dear to her.

Bonnie Bridger Mittelmaier

November 19, 2009

To Barry, Anita, and Beverly, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. I remember how sweet she was to me when we lived across the street from all of you on Fort Worth Street. May your memories bring you comfort, thinking of you now.

Bonnie Bridger Mittelmaier

Belinda Parrish Gray

November 19, 2009

Anita,
I read about your mom just now and wanted you to know you are in my thoughts. I hope that happy memories you shared with your dear mom will comfort you and bring you peace.

mark ray

November 19, 2009

To my dearest Grandmother, you will always be in my heart and prayers, I love you and will be with you again one day. To my family, I love you.

Carol Harris Lawrence

November 19, 2009

Anita,
I saw your mom's obit a few minutes ago in the paper. I'm sorry to hear of her passing ....I know you and your family will miss her. I lost my mother 8 years ago and still miss her terribly.

Carol Harris Lawrence

Carol Watkins

November 19, 2009

I share the grief of the family. I worked at Tampa International Airport for several years and Loretta came to see me there at least 3-4 times a month on her trips. Even when I moved over to the main office of SuperShuttle she would call me and say "Do you know who this is kiddo?". Of course I did, I could never forget her. She was a warm and beautiful person. We always hugged each other at TIA when she came in. I remember she was so excited when Sandy came to visit her. One time I had a Lincoln Towncar take her home and we laughed and laughed about "what the neighbors would think" - I told her they would think she struck it rich this time. I always found time to call her on her birthday, the last one her 90th, and then I lost her. I will always remember "My Loretta".

shirleen Holden

November 19, 2009

Anita & Luke,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Shirleen Holden

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