Laura Seay

Laura Ripley Seay VIRGINIA BEACH - Laura Seay went to be with the Lord April 20, 2010 in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital as a result of a brief illness. She was 85 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Sara Jane Ripley and her beloved husband of 64 years, Carlton E. Seay Sr. Laura was born and raised in Norfolk where she attended Granby High School. Laura and Carlton moved to Virginia Beach in the early 1950s where they enjoyed a wonderful life and raised their three children. Laura was an avid artist and participated in several Boardwalk Art Shows. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, the arts, and family times spent at the Seay Cottage on Chesapeake Bay. She was a member First Presbyterian Church and moved to Westminster Canterbury. Laura is survived by her sister, Gloria Earley of Virginia Beach; her son, Carlton E. Seay Jr. and wife Judy of Virginia Beach; her two daughters, Patricia Ann Seay of Virginia Beach and Sarah Seay Miller and husband Keith of Smithfield; four grandchildren, Carlton R. Seay (Ricky) of Belle Haven, Va., Heather Wilson and husband David of Raleigh, N.C., Daniel H. Seay and wife Emily of Leland, N.C. and Nicole Angel and husband Brandon of Virginia Beach; one step grandchild, Michael Miller; three great-grandchildren, McKenna Wilson, Tristan Angel and Ethan Seay; and one step great- grandchild, Matthew Miller. Her most enjoyable times were traveling the world with Carlton and spending the winter months in Florida. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff in Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital and Westminster Canterbury for their support and comfort fin their mother's final days. A memorial service will be held May 10 at 2 p.m. in Westminster Canterbury Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family.