Victoria Arwilla Seamon-Scarborough

1932 - 2013

Victoria Arwilla Seamon-Scarborough obituary, 1932-2013, Marion Station, MD

BORN

1932

DIED

2013

Victoria Seamon-Scarborough Obituary

Victoria Arwilla Seamon-Scarborough

Marion Station—Victoria Arwilla Seamon-Scarborough, was born to the late Carrie Mae Seamon and Horace Collins on May 17, 1932 in Crisfield, MD. God called her home on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 after a lengthy illness.

Victoria was educated in the Somerset County Public Schools and graduated from Crisfield Colored High School in 1948. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of MD Eastern Shore and did graduate studies at Temple University.

In November 1960 Victoria married the late George Henry Scarborough. From this union there were two children Luzon (deceased) and Carrie Mae. Victoria was very devoted to her family. She believed in the value of a strong family and the importance of education.

She was employed as a teacher with the Somerset County Public School System and retired after 34 years of service.

Victoria was a devoted member of Shiloh United Methodist Church where she was active in several organizations and committees, until her health began to fail.

She leaves to cherish fond memories: her daughter, Carrie Bivens (Carlos) of Joppa, MD; one sister Romenia Douglas (Burnzie) of Philadelphia, PA; one sister- in- law, Annie Mae Scarborough of Marion, MD; two grandchildren, Brandon and Kyle Bivens; a special sister in Christ, Kay Blue; one Goddaughter, Victoria Walker(Durell) of Salisbury, MD; a devoted nephew, Preston Scarborough (Veronica); several other nephews, nieces and a host of other cousins, relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, 12 noon at Shiloh United Methodist Church in Crisfield, where friends may call one hour prior. The Rev. Frances Fitchett will officiate. Friends may also call the church on Friday from 6 - 8 pm. Interment will be in Mt. Peer UMC Cemetery in Marion Station. Services are Entrusted to Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home in Crisfied. To send condolences please visit www.anthonyeward.com

Published by The Daily Times on Jan. 3, 2013.
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My sincere condolences. Ms. Scarborough had a major impact on so many of our lives. We are grateful to have had such a powerful influence. Peace and God's blessings to you all. ~Marchesa Whittington, Southern Maryland

January 4, 2013

To the family,
Ms. Scarborough was a beautiful lady and a great teacher. She had some much love for her students and made sure we remembered us girls knew we were young ladies. I am praying GOD be with the family thru this time and that heaven smile upon you.

Georgina Powell

January 4, 2013

You will be missed. praying for the family.

Margaret breckenridge-brown

January 4, 2013

Mrs. Scarborough will be truly missed! She has been such an important member of our family and we will miss her!

Charn Robinson

January 4, 2013

I can find no workds that would possibly take away your pain. Mrs. Scarborough was a great influence on many lives. It was always a joyful experience to sit and chat, reminiscing over fond memories of her teaching experiences. Take pleasure in knowing that she is at peace, no more suffering no more pain.

Adrienne M. Ames-Pugh

January 3, 2013

Mrs Scarborough was a very loveing women and will not be forgotten.RIP

joyce boston

January 3, 2013

R.I.P You were my Home Economic teacher in high school and a down the road neighbor. To Carrie Mae and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. She is in a better place and with your father together at last.

January 3, 2013

RIP Mrs. Scarborough, you were like family, my mom and her were "road dogs" for many, many years, prayers are with Carrie Mae and the family!!

Leslie Holden-Robinson

January 3, 2013

Mrs. Scarborough will never be forgotten, she is like family......her and my mom were "road dogs" for many, many years.....she taught me in middle school and she was one of the greatest, RIP, Ms. Vic, prayers are with the family, May God Bless!!

January 3, 2013

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Scarborough. She was my home economics teacher in high school. I would always stop and talk with her at the nursing home whenever I visited my grandmother. But I'm glad to know that her suffering is over. With my deepest sympathy.

Belinda Potter-Ervin

January 2, 2013

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