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Elsie B. Seaman

1926 - 2020

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1926

DIED

2020

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Staunton, Virginia

Elsie Seaman Obituary

Elsie B. Seaman

Raphine - Elsie Madeline (Byers) Seaman, 94, widow of Edwin Hall Seaman, of Raphine, died Monday, June 22, 2020, at her residence.

She was born February 27, 1926, in Montebello, a daughter of the late Thomas Benjamin and Lucy (Hite) Byers.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Dillard Byers; and a grandchild, Christopher Seaman.

Family members include two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas E. and Martha Seaman of Fairfield and Bobby and Emily Seaman of Staunton; a brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Georgie Byers; two grandchildren, Jennifer Rea (Thomas) Harrisonburg and Joe Seaman of Fairfield; two great grandchildren, Emily and Brody Rea; and special friends, Carlton, Becky and Laurel Truxell, Todd and Leslie Royer, and Jessica Lotts.

A private graveside service will be held.

Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Raphine Volunteer Fire Department.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.henryfuneralhome.net.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News Leader from Jun. 23 to Jun. 26, 2020.

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Loven Seaman (Joe)

June 27, 2020

My heart goes out to you and your family. I will never forget how good you were to me while I was in Vietnam. It meant so much!

Tom and Anna Ashby

June 24, 2020

Bob and Emily and Jennifer, Our sincere sympathies for your loss. We're wishing you peace as the time passes...

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