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Kathryn Seay Obituary

Kathryn Jean Seay

NORTON Kathryn Jean Seay, 16, passed away suddenly Tuesday morning, June 10, 2003.

Divine Liturgy will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 1051 Robinson Ave., Barberton. Interment at St. Nicholas Cemetery. Calling hours will be TODAY from 4 to 8 p.m. AT THE CHURCH. Parastas service at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. (Hahn-Hostetler-Silva, 330-825-2467.)

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Jun. 12, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
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Jean Seay

June 10, 2024

21 years have changed us all with one exception: we still love you and miss you. We still think of you everyday, but especially today, with a heavy heart.
Eternal Memory and Blessed Repose.
Love,
Momma and Dad

Karen Miller

June 13, 2023

Dear Katie,
20 years have flown by, and it still seems like yesterday when you left this earth. You are forever in our hearts, Uncle Joe cried so hard the day you died and said "Why didn't God take me instead of Katie", your Uncle Joe really loved you and it broke his heart. He has always been very guarded with his emotions, but he still today talks about the great times we had when you would come and visit at our house. Please pray for us and for the entire Benya Family. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Kathryn Jean Seay and let thy perpetual light shine upon you, may you rest in peace. Amen.

Jean & Bill Seay

June 10, 2023

20 years. It seems like yesterday, it seems like 100 yrs ago. Either way, we still miss you, so very much. May God Grant you eternal rest and repose.
Love,
Mom & Dad

Karen Miller

June 11, 2020

Dear Katie!
It seems like yesterday when your Mom called me and said that you couldn't breathe- It absolutely killed me that I couldn't leave- there was no one to take over at the cash register at the station. I am sorry that I couldn't get there quick enough. You are forever in my daily prayers. It was wonderful singing last night in church for the Divine Liturgy in your memory. Please give Grandma and Grandpa a Hug from me--- Please watch over and ask God to help our entire family in this chaotic time to see the light of God and discern the truth in what is going on with this ultimate spiritual family. Please pray for us. We love you . Until we meet in eternity (God willing). Love, Aunt Karen.

Jean Seay

June 10, 2020

You were with us for 16 years and now you've been gone for 17 years; unbelievable.
We still miss you like it was yesterday. You are now in good company with +Grandpa and +Grandma.
Until the second coming of Christ... All our love.
Love,
Momma

Jean Seay

May 10, 2019

Happy Birthday +Katie and +Dad.
We miss you both so very much and are still praying for you.

Eternal Memory!
Love, Mom, Dad and Sarah

Jenny Hornyak

June 10, 2018

Wow I cant believe its been 15 years Katie Seay. Sarah posted a pic of you on Facebook and Ive been thinking about you all day. I remember being a little girl and I always wanted to be just as pretty as you. And I so badly wanted to be in the choir because you were. I would always come up and say hi to you after church. I was there when we planted the vineyard at the church. That was the last time I saw you. I remember when you passed, it was time for our bedtime prayers that night and i remember my parents telling me to say an extra prayer for you because you had passed and I was so sad. I just couldnt believe it. You were so young. I wonder what things would be like if you were still here. Would we be singing in the choir together?? I bet youre even more beautiful up in heaven. Eternal memory, Katie. Until we meet again...

Courtney Anders

May 10, 2018

Kate!!!! 31 years old today! Happy Birthday Lady!!! WOW are we getting OLD, but it's okay, I totally dig it (most days) and I know you would appreciate it, too. I have not officially written on here in years, I continually miss you fiercely. I just put a fresh picture of you in my car and there you've remained unchanged, ever beautiful and full of hope. No matter what song is on, I know you are always riding shotgun, jamming right along with me - 15 years later. ILY KTC. XOX

June 10, 2015

Dear Katie,
It has been 12 long years now that we have been without you here on earth. We celebrated Liturgy in your memory last night and Fr Miron reminded us all that we have you in heaven praying and looking out for us.
We love you and miss you!
Eternal Memory and Blessed Repose!
Love, Mom, Dad and Sarah

May 10, 2015

Happy 28th Birthday, Katie Seay!

Love, Mom, Dad and Sarah

Sara Garbinsky

January 8, 2015

I have no idea why I wanted to read your obituary after all these years, but I've been reading these messages and am so sad I never knew you the way I have the priveledge of knowing your sister.
Your family has welcomed me into your home and I even wore your dress as a flower girl to your sister's graduation.
Your sister Sarah has become the greatest friend I've ever had and am so thankful for her every day. I know you lead me to become closer to Sarah somehow because you knew we both needed each other to lean on and I thank you for that.
Rest in peace Katie Seay. I look forward to a beautiful walk with you someday.

Debbie Goehler

July 7, 2013

Hi Katie,
Your walkway at the High School looks beautiful again after today! I'll be honest, I really wasn't a big help, but I got to see your family today and take pictures of everyone hard at work! Your Mom is great with the weed wacker! Ashley & Adrienne were helping and Mike came after work to help too along with some of your teammates, coaches and parents. I hope you like how pretty it looks! :)

June 10, 2013

Dear Katie,
One day, one year, ten years, one hundred years, it all seems the same to us because we miss you so much. The years have lessened the pain but strengthened the love we have for you.
Please pray for us as we continue to pray for you. Your family loves and misses you more and more each passing day.
Until we are all reunited in Christ...

All our love,
Mom, Dad and Sarah

Karen Miller

June 4, 2013

Jonathan,

Kathryn Jean Seay (Katie), was an amazing person. She was the champion of the underdogs, she even fooled her own family, she always seemed quiet and reserved to us, we had no idea what a wonderful soul she was. I truly feel that God took her from us at 16 because her soul had fulfilled the work that it was here to accomplish. I will always admire and truly respect my niece for her kindness, generosity, and beautiful smile that lit up the entire room when she was in it. She was truly an example of God living within us.

We miss her terribly and Monday June 10 will be 10 years since her passing.

Even though she is not with us bodily, she is always here with us spiritually, helping us to grow in our spiritual journey in this life.

Jonathan

June 2, 2013

I've lived down the road this cemetery all my life and I've never been there. So one day my girlfriend and I took a walk and decided to stop by. I saw Kathryn's and I was speechless. I wanted to know more. So I decided to see if I could find more about it. I came across this and I thought this was amazing. I go to Norton and I've been wondering if our paths would have crossed. Kathryn, I would have loved to meet you, from what you're friends and family have said you seem like an amazing person.

May 10, 2013

Happy Birthday Katie!
It's hard for me to imagine that you would be 26 yrs old today. We still miss you and love you more than ever. Aunt Linda, Gracie and Lainie called home today and sang Happy Birthday to you! We will be celebrating your life and Grandpa's during Sunday's Liturgy. You are always on my mind and there is never a day that goes by without you in it!
Until we are reunited in Christ... I love and miss you my Katie do!
Happy Birthday my Katie!
Love, Mom

Ashley Morrison

January 24, 2013

Hey Kate ;0)
You were on my mind alot these past few weeks. I am missing you like crazy for sure!! I went and seen you parents and ever since seeing them, you are a constant on my mind. Planning this wedding, wondering if you would be here planning it with me, if we would be having play dates with our babies. Who knows. I pray often that you watch over them and keep them safe. I know that you do. You would have been such a fantastic mom!! I just want to remind you of how much I love and Miss you and cherish all of our memories and dreams together. Miss you Mucho!!
Ashley

Jean Seay

June 10, 2012

My Dear Katie,
It's been 9 years today since you left our world- 9 long years. We celebrated your life today with a Liturgy at church, the blessing of a new icon of St Catherine and it was a beautiful day. Your Dad, Aunt Sue, Uncle Chuck, Aunt Amy, Chrissy & Will came to church with us today and it was very nice.
We miss you like crazy and love you even more. I love you, I love you, I love you!
Love, Mom

June 10, 2012

Though I didn't know you I have gotten to know your sister Sarah. You would be very proud of her! May your heart and memory reside in the hearts of all who loved you. Ted Shure

Kaleigh Gramley

May 23, 2012

Thinking of you.
Always do :)

June 10, 2011

My dear Katie,
This is always such a sad day for us. We left the house this morning about the same time you left this world 8 years ago. It seems like yesterday and it seems like 100 years ago all at the same time.
You will be remembered tonight during All Souls Liturgy and also during Sunday's Liturgy. We continually pray for you and hope you are doing the same for us.
Time does lessen the pain but the sorrow and emptiness never leaves us.
Until we are united with you and Christ our Lord, know how much we love and miss you.
All our love, hugs and kisses...

Love,
Mom, Dad and Sarah

May 11, 2011

Katie,
Uncle Joe and I were talking about how hard it seems that you have been gone for 8 years now. I envisioned you and Grandpa having one whale of a party yesterday. I felt sad that we could not celebrate it with you-- but we did celebrate yours & Grandpa's birthday with Grandma offering a divine liturgy yesterday morning-- I know the angels were our messenger's to you both how much we love you.-- I know Sarah misses you like crazy!!!--
Love,
Aunt Karen

May 10, 2011

Happy Birthday my Katie,
I can't believe you would have been 24 today! I still see you as you were and can't imagine how beautiful you would be as a grown woman. Would you have been married by now? How many children would you have? That guy would have been so, so lucky to have you as a wife.
You are my girl and Dad, Sarah and I miss you like crazy. We celebrated your birthday and Grandpa's birthday with an early morning Liturgy. I can't think of any better way to celebrate your life than with a celebration with our Lord.
It is so nice to see that your friends still think of you and take the time to write in this guestbook. I know you feel their thoughts and prayers. Soon it will be 8 years... much too long to be without you.
Happy 24th Birthday, my Katie, my baby. You know how much we miss you and will always love you!

Love, Mom

Courtney Anders

May 10, 2011

Kate,
I appologize that it has been so long since I have written, although you are never far from my thoughts. So much has happened since you've been gone, and as always, I still have your number in my phone so I can call you and tell you all about it! I can't believe you would be 24! We are both in our mid-twenties..wow. your not so little sister is such a beauitful, smart woman now...and I know how proud you have to be..as I'm writting this, there are church bells ringing, and I can't help but think that was you. I miss you more than I can describe in words and I know that you're looking down on me, and I thought of your Mom on Mothers Day a few days ago.. I hope you're having a beautiful sunny birthday and I. Know you already know, but I'm getting married in August and I have a memorial candle that will be lit for you on my special day that I'm not going to blow out, since you can't be beside me in person, I know, especially on that day, that your loving spirit will be there to guide me.. I love you Katie Jean! xoxx <3 I'm never too far from happy thoughts of us. Big hug to you and your family, as I reflect on how much I miss you, and as they reflect on you as a daughter and sister.

Julie Raymer

May 10, 2011

Dear Seay family,

Though I never knew your Katie, my brother Thomas spoke of her often. He always remarked on her lovely smile and even lovelier personality. Now, though Thomas and Katie are both gone from our sight, they are never gone from our thoughts and our lives. They are still as real as any breath of air we take. My thoughts are with you on this day, while you celebrate the life and memory of your loved one.

Julie Raymer

Krista Meidlinger

May 10, 2011

It's a perfect day to have a birthday!! I can't imagine the heartbreak your family experiences over and over throughout this time of year and next month. Help them stay strong Kate! Can't believe were getting so old! Happy birthday Katie, miss you like crazy.

April 23, 2011

My Dear Katie Do,
It's Holy Saturday, the end of the Great Fast. I'm on my way to church for Holy Saturday Vespers. Fr, Miron has led us through a holy and spiritual lent. You would have like him, he's a wonerful priest. We will be getting together Sunday for Easter Dinner and as always, we will be missing you and Grandpa. I love you my Katie and I miss you even more!
Happy Easter a day early.

Christ is Risen!
Indeed HE is Risen!

Love,
Mom

November 22, 2010

My Dear Katie,
It's 11-22-2010, two days before Thanksgiving. We're going to Aunt LaLa's for dinner and it will be nice to get away for a few days. It's that time of year again- your favorite time of year- when family and friends get together. I don't know of anyone who enjoyed Christmas and Easter more than you. We enjoy it knowing how much you did but still miss you like crazy. You are still in my thoughts and prayers everyday; I can't imagine how one person could be missed as much as you are. I love you my Katie, and miss you even more.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Love,
Mom

Debbie Goehler

May 27, 2010

Katie,
I just wanted to tell you that Adrienne is a Senior this year. She is just about to graduate. You probably remember how much she loved playing Softball, just like you, Ashley & the rest of the girls did. Well, at the sports banquest on Tuesday, Adrienne received the Katie Seay Memorial Award. I broke down in tears. To be honored with an award that is in memory of someone as special as you made us all so very proud. Mike & Ashley were equally as proud. I hope you feel she was a good choice. We think about you often! Miss seeing your beautiful smile!

May 10, 2010

My Katie Do,
Holy Toledo... 23 years old you would have been today. Yesterday was tough without you here... you were my first Mother's Day gift. I love you my honey and miss you even more!
Happy Birthday!! Tell Grandpa "Happy Birthday" too! I know you both celebrated together.

Love, Mom

Krista Meidlinger

May 10, 2010

Happy Birthday Beautiful!!

April 4, 2010

My dear Katie Do,

Christ is Risen!
Indeed He is Risen!

Here it is, our 6th Easter without you but I know the celebration in heaven is even more grand. Tell Grandpa "Christ is Risen" for me and say hello to Leona, Grandma & Grandpa Zema, Baba & Djedo, Aunt Anna & Uncle Charles and Aunt Sachiko.

We miss you and love you even more!

Christ is Risen!
Indeed He is Risen!
Mom, Dad and Sarah

Krista Meidlinger

February 17, 2010

There are many things about your friendship I miss dearly and wish I could still have around. I think about you often.

kaleigh Gramley

July 3, 2009

hi, i missed you today...& always. i think of you here & there--you certainly know how to be here with us still. thank you.
<3 kaleigh

Krista Meidlinger

June 10, 2009

oh how today is one of my least favorite days....i'll never forget the events of June 10, 2003. It feels like forever that you've been gone, but also just like yesterday I was picking you up everyday for school. I often wonder what path you'd choose, where you'd be at today, and long for the stories I would be able to share with you. I know you are listening when I talk, but to hear you talk back would be wonderful.

Miss u everyday, love u too.

June 10, 2009

I remember 6 years ago talking to you on the phone about prom, and the reunion dinner that was coming up. I can still hear your voice in my head. I miss you and love you more than words can say. It is truly awesome to have an angelic sister to watch over the world. I am proud to have known you and that your spirit will be with me forever.
Love you always.
There is a new little one around now, named after DAD, Billy. He is such a blessing, please watch over him and the rest of the fam..
Hugs and much love~ xoxo MISS YOU!
Your sister, Chrissy.

May 10, 2009

Happy 22nd Birthday Katie Seay!!!
22 years ago it was also Sunday morning, Mother's Day and Grandpa's birthday. At 6 o'clock in the morning my water broke and I knew I would be a Mom for the first time. It seems like yesterday and it seems like 100 years ago- how can that be? We will miss the birthday party in heaven for you and Grandpa but we'll be thinking of you both all day long.

Happy Birthday my Katie and Happy Birthday Dad!!!

I love you,
Mom

Kaleigh

April 14, 2009

Oh Katie, how strange it still is to me. you really seem to pop into my head at the most interesting times & i can't help but smile to myself just knowing that you are seeing it. i was looking through a couple of boxes of old pictures & old notes. i wish i would have known that i was so lukcy right then & there when time was flying by us. i think about the amazing friend & gorgeous woman you would be now & it makes me miss you so much. my mom & i still laugh & bring up times when we simply just think that you should be here for special things; you would adore peyton, he is so fun & you would love him. thanks for stickin' around in my head & memories, & listening to my blabble when i talk to you :) xoxo

April 12, 2009

Dear Katie,
Happy Easter!!! We have been blessed with a wonderful priest at St Nicholas Church. Our Lent and Easter celebrations have been solemn, holy and joyful! You would have liked him as much as we do. As always, the fam is getting together for Easter after Liturgy today. Aunt Linda, Uncle Jeff and the girls came home for Easter. The girls are getting so big... they're beautiful!! You know how much we miss you- especially during Holy Days. We Love You, We Miss You, We Love You!!!
Christ is Risen!
Indeed He is Risen!
Love, Mom, Dad and Sarah

Norton mom

March 24, 2009

I still read every now and then. You were a beautiful girl and Sarah looks so much like you. I still pray for your family and wish them nothing but the best in life. Katie you impacted more peoples lives than you will ever know. God Bless

J

January 26, 2009

It's hard Katie, because sometimes I find myself forgetting. Forgetting the times we spent together, forgetting the way your hair was perfect even when it was a mess, forgetting the way you laughed, forgetting the way you smiled. It's been 5 and 1/2 years. Can you believe that? Where did all the time go? I hate it sometimes because the pictures and the memories fade as time passes, and you aren't here anymore for us to make new pictures and new memories. It makes me miss you more and more and wonder what kind of woman you would be, how you would have grown, had you been given the chance. It makes a sad and beautiful picture in my head, the image of who you were side by side with who you might have been. I wish I could have known that person. I know she would have shown me kindness and strength and beauty and laughter, just like you did when you were here. She'd be a loyal friend and a loving mother. I know you're watching over us, looking out for the ones you love, just like you did when you were here. I'm sorry I haven't come to visit lately. I promise to come and sit and talk with you next time I'm home. But for now, just remember that I miss you, and I love you, and even when I can no longer see your picture in my head, I will never forget you.

December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas, my Katie Do!!!
We will be thinking of you, as always, but especially today!

Christ is Born! Glorify Him!

Love,
Mom, Dad and Sarah

November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving my Katie Do!!!
We're going to Aunt Sue's for Thanksgiving Dinner and your Dad went to see Aunt Mert. It's your favorite time of year again and we miss you. I wonder what's on the menu up in heaven?

I love you, I miss you, I love you!!

Love, Mom

October 23, 2008

I miss you.

A Norton mom

October 1, 2008

Still thinking of your family. May you still find comfort in our Lord.

August 21, 2008

Next time you keep walking back and forth behind me, could you just tap me on the shoulder and whisper hello? I can see your shadow out of the corner of my eye... I know you're there.

Krista Meidlinger

June 12, 2008

Hey pretty lady!! It absolutely blows my mind that you have been gone for 5 years!! Oh the stuff I could have taught you!! My mom & I were talking about you on the 10th, and she asked if you had ever had your temps. I told her no, but that I always told you that I'd let you drive to your house from the softball field if you really wanted to. HAHA, you never took me up on my offer!!! Imagine what Mama Seayta would have thought of me if I'd acutally let you drive!! You know there isn't a day that goes by where you aren't on my mind or an ounce in my body that doesn't miss everything you were. Wish we could chat in real life or online sometime. Miss those days more than you know. Love you Kate!!

Laura Ross

June 11, 2008

Seay Family,
I think of you all often and wish there was a way to change it all. Sarah looks so much like Katie, but yet she is her own person. You have awesome daughters and I am so glad that I got the pleasure and honor of knowing both of them. I keep you in my thoughts and prayers every day. You are a truly wonderful family and I am glad that we know you guys. I love all of you guys and know that we are here for you if you ever need a shoulder to cry on. Celebrate Katie's life everyday, she was a truly beautiful girl inside and out. Take care.

June 10, 2008

Hey there,

Yesterday I planted flowers in my yard, just like I did 5 years ago. I sat and talked to Tabi about you and how you went with me to Dayton's to help me pick out flowers. Then, that night you called me and asked me to go to the family reunion on June 29th, because it wouldn't be the same if I wasn't there. You always had a way of making me feel special and important to you. It is still hard for me to fathom how you left us so quickly. I love you so much, and miss you. I feel your spirit and thank you for that. ttyl:)
Your sister,
Chrissy

A Norton Mom

June 10, 2008

The Seay Family, Last night I was remembering your beautiful brown haired girl. I am thankful that I knew her, Katie's sweet spirit, and beautiful face will never be forgotten. May God's love be a balm to your grief always, and especially today.

June 9, 2008

Dear Katie,
Tomorrow it will be 5 years... 5 long years without you. The first year or so, I dreaded the 10th of the month and Tuesdays. Thank the Lord, the dread has passed. I still think about you everyday, and still sometimes with the first thought of "man, oh man, she should be coming home soon." All in all, we're doing fine and have been blessed with peace in our hearts. I love you Katie Do, and I miss you even more.
Love, Mom

May 16, 2008

Hey there Katie,

It is so crazy that it has been five years since I came over and helped you with your hair for prom, and we went to Parassons and talked about everything. I wish you were here so much. There will be a new addition to the fam in December, I remember seeing your face when you came to the hospital and held Benny for the first time. I miss that when we looked at each other we knew what the other was thinking and we could usually always laugh about it. Don't worry, the new little one will hear all about you and see all your awesome pics.. I miss you and love you so much.. xoxoxoxo ttyl hugs and snugs..
Your sister,
Chrissy

Norton Mom

May 15, 2008

Bill, Jean, and Sarah
Just wanted to let you know that Katie is never forgotten. She left such a huge impression on all who knew her. I will never forget that little brown haired girl coming over to Howell Field to play with the other girls while their brothers played baseball. I would always ask "Katie, does your mom know you are here?" she would say "yes", and go play.
I miss the sweet, young woman she was becoming.
Your family is often in my thoughts, and always in my prayers

May 10, 2008

Happy 21st Birthday, Katie Seay!!!
It's hard for me to imagine you being 21 yrs old! Sarah is now 18 and she went to her senior prom on your birthday! I can remember you and Chris going to the prom just like it was yesterday. Both you and Sarah looked BEAUTIFUL for the prom; in my book both of you were the most beautiful girls there. I love you, I miss you, I love you, I miss you, I love you, I miss you.
Happy Birthday my Katie and Dad!!!
Love, Mom

April 29, 2008

hey miss katie..its been so long and im finally back in ohio..very strange to say things are all the same around here so far..nothin to drastic has happend..you were the first person i thought of in my return to ohio this week mainly because this week we both will be 21 the big one!!we finally made it..i mean granted i get to start 5 days before you i know we would have had such a good time celebrating.. i will deff be by to give you a birthday bouquet and i just wanted to wish you a early 21 birthday and tell you i still think about you daily..and evan though you wont be there wends for my b-day phically i know you will be there in spirit i love you<3 and miss you so so much!!<3
Morrison

Katie Seay on Norton's Youth Softball Team

April 7, 2008

Dear Katie,
It's that time of year again-- Spring and Softball. Here's one of my fav pics of you playing ball on the Great Goehler Team... oh how I miss those days! I love you, my Katie!
Love, Mom

Debbie Goehler

April 5, 2008

Bill, Jean & Sarah,
Recently we came across a small photo album that Katie brought over to our home for Mike along with a thank you note she took the time to write to him for coaching her. It brought tears to my eyes thinking about her & your family, but I smiled remembering that was just the kind of girl she was. Taking time to show others her appreciation, when actually, the pleasure was all ours. She remains in the thoughts of our entire family, as we recall memories of her often. Hope you are all doing well.

February 22, 2008

hey katie..i miss you so much ..i wish you were here so many times and now im going through a very roguh time with my sister and all as you probly already know my sister is stage 3 cancer and its really scary and stressful i jst wush you were here to talk to me and i had someone to pour my heart to<3 i love you kate watch over my sister<3xoxo
Morrison

Kaleigh Gramley

February 8, 2008

i am so glad that there is this little place i like to visit every now & again...this is perfect because to know that we still miss you & think of you so often.
you are truly an amazing person & to see everyone still expressing that is a gift. thank you for touching my life forever...miss you katie jean :)

Megan Leonard

February 3, 2008

Katie: I find myself thinking of you at random times...like driving in the car thinking about my day then you pop in my head and i wonder what your doing...or what you would be doing if you were still her...i miss you..and i wish you were still here...there are so many things you didnt get to see or experience...it make me so sad to think youll never be able to see another new years eve..or go to a softball game..have a rootbeer float...everyday you pop in my head..and even tho it makes me so sad to think of life without you im glad you still pop in everyday so i know your still watching over me! :)

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas my Katie!
It's the 4th Christmas without you and we're all still missing you more than anyone could imagine! We love you, we miss you, we miss you we miss you!
Merry Christmas!!
Love, Mom

morrison

November 24, 2007

Kate..
Well i am off on my big move today..TEXAS,,canyu stinkin believe it..i am finally getting out of little old norton..I am so scared and excited..I guess..i hope it all works out or me and having you bye my side is enough for me..i am going to visit you today befor i leave..I love you katie so muchi miss you stillso much..Kisses..Ashley

Chrissy

November 14, 2007

Katie, I think about you daily and miss you more than words can say. I feel like God really has a plan for everything. I just wish that sometimes the pain of not having you around wouldn't be so excruciating. (I don't know if I spelled that one right - oops) As you would reply -- LOL
Miss you so much and look forward to seeing you again. Thanksgiving will be here soon, I just want you to know how thankful I am that we were so close.
Thanks for continuing to watch over me and the FAM!
Love always. Your sister, Chrissy
xoxoxo ttyl mwah:)

September 30, 2007

I still can't believe it's been 4 years. i was talking with someone today about your funeral. I just never realized how much I missed you

September 10, 2007

It was nice talking to you 2 day..miss you..Ashley

Courtney

August 31, 2007

Kate,
It has been a while since I have written, but things have been really busy. I have been working at Akron Children's Hospital as a nurse and I never would have imagined that I would be here. I often wonder what it would have been like to visit you in a setting like this if we had had more time to say goodbye, but I don't know if it would have made it any easier... I think of you often and the littlest things remind me of you. I know youre there...so just make sure you let me know or give me a sign.
I miss you more than I ever thought I could miss someone.
Court

August 30, 2007

My Katie do,
It's been awhile since I've written to you but nothing has changed.
I still miss you, I still love you and I always will. Tell Grandpa "Greetings! How's it be by you?"

I really, really miss you.

Love, Mom

Jenna

July 27, 2007

I realize that I just wrote, but I forgot something. It hit even harder when I was reading some of the earlier entries. I think that one of the saddest days for me, after you left us, was the day I found that I could no longer remember your laugh. I remember the situation perfectly. We were at softball, in the visitor's dugout, and you were telling me that you wanted to buy your friend Cody a graduation present and I made an outrageous suggestion. Your laughter filled the whole stadium, I swear. But I can't hear it any more. It's not exactly right in my head, and my heart aches every time. I love you so much Katie, and I miss you all the time.

Jenna Stokes

July 27, 2007

So, the newest Harry Potter book came out. I'm not ashamed to admit to you that I am an avid fan. Any way, I was getting angry at J.K. Rowling for some of the stuff and cursing the fact that we had the same initials. It just made me think about how proud I was to share my initials with you. I hope you enjoyed the roses I left you. One for every year that we have had to endure life without you. I miss you so much sweetie. All my love!

July 4, 2007

My Katie, my honey,
I miss you so much. Everyone came over today for the 4th of July. Your absence is never more evident than when we all get together... I know how much you LOVED the FAM getting together. We all miss you, but especially me.

Love, Mom

Kaleigh

June 19, 2007

I miss you so much, to this day. I feel so selfish, but sometimes all i can find myself saying is I miss you & we want you to come home. Home, as in home with us, just like the old days. It's just not the same without you, & you know that. You are such a blessing. I love you :-)

Michelle Williams

June 12, 2007

Hey Katie!!!! I miss you like crazy!!! You will always be remembered by everyone's heart you touched with your beautiful smile!!!! I love you!!!

Krista Meidlinger

June 11, 2007

Yesterday marked 4 years from that terrible tuesday we all have so vividly etched in our minds. I thought about you all day. I still remember the last time I saw you Katie. You were wearing some sort of military shirt that was white with blue writing and blue cotton shorts. It was June 5, 2003 and I just stopped by to give you a get well soon card and a hug. You had the biggest smile. Oh how I wish I would have stayed with you all day. Love you and miss you lots Kate.

June 8, 2007

Katie,

There are no words left to describe the pain, emptiness and utter disbelief that you are gone. It will be 4 years on the 10th and we're still waiting for you to come home.

May 29, 2007

"with you not around it's a little bit more than I can stand"

Morrison

May 25, 2007

Well. kate i miss you a bunch i love ya watch over us!!!!

Happy Birthday Katie & Dad!!!!

May 10, 2007

Happy Birthday Katie and Dad!!!
(Check out the picture)

Love,
Mom

May 10, 2007

My Katie Do,

HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY MY KATIE DO!!!!
HAPPY 81ST BIRTHDAY DAD!!!!
We miss you both so very much! I can still see both of you blowing out your birthday candles together! I'll bet the cake your eating is not only "hunky dory" but also "heavenly". Know that we are still thinking of and pray for you everyday. I still miss you though; man 'o man do I miss you!

Happy Birthday!

Love, Mom

Kaleigh

April 23, 2007

after all of these years, your memory has not dwindled away at all. i think that shows just how strong your spirit really is. i miss you, plain & simple.

a local Mom

March 31, 2007

Bill & family,

I used to work at the Akron Auto Auction - you were always a hoot!
I now have a child & can't imagine your loss! Be strong and support each other. Remember a great memory & smile.

Krista Meidlinger

March 14, 2007

katie-
hey babe....i STILL miss you like freaking crazy!! I agree with kaleigh, something about spring time does something to me too. Throughout the year you are constantly on my mind, but during the spring, I can FEEL you with me. Thanks for that, I need it about once a year. Love u kateeee!! :)
Krista

Kaleigh

March 13, 2007

spring always makes me think of you! the sun shining on us & it's like you're here.
i don't know if there will be a time when i will ever stop missing you...i love you, darlin :-)

March 9, 2007

i miss u a bunch hunny!!!!

February 7, 2007

I really, really miss you.

Ashley

December 30, 2006

katie!!
you would think after all this time things are getting easier...but in some ways its sill so so hard.alot of younger people have died this week and everytime i see an new teen pass i think of how hard it was to loose u and its like i relive it all over kate i miss you so much still HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! we love ya and miss ya down here..xoxo
Morrison

December 25, 2006

Merry Christmas my Katie!
Nothing is the same without you here, especially Christmas. I keep expecting you to come home one day... don't you think you've been gone long enough? We miss you more than you can imagine. Everyone except Aunt Mary Kay will be here today for Christmas. We will think about you today often and make a toast to you since we can't have you with us in person. You know the saying, "the spirit is willing..."

I LOVE YOU KATIE SEAY AND I REALLY, REALLY MISS YOU.

CHRIST IS BORN! GLORIFY HIM!

Love, Mom

A norton mom

December 22, 2006

Wishing the entire Seay family a very Merry Christmas. I'm sure it's not the same without your Katie Do though. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.

Courtney

November 15, 2006

Katie
I forgot to tell you....
I got a tattoo for my birthday...
The BIG 20 and after much thought I got an angel wing on my right foot and it will always be there as a reminder of my own angel that is watching over me everyday. I miss you so much and there is so much that I wish you were here to experience with me. I find that I need your advice, especially with the hard stuff so I just close my eyes and know that you will help me make good decisions and that you will be with me through it all
Missing you
Court

Courtney

November 15, 2006

Katie
I had the biggest reminder of you the other day...I was out to eat for my birthday and we went to this Japanese Steak House and you sometimes sit with people you don't know. Well, I was hoping that I would get to sit with just my family when this couple walked in and they had a toddler in tow. I thought to myself "it figures... now this baby is going to cry and be bad the whole time." Well it turns out that she was the cutest thing and was VERY SMART. She entertained us for most of our dinner and I finally asked the mom what her name was and she replied "Katie" and I got really quiet. I started to cry and my mom looked at me and said "Its OK... she is giving you a nudge to let you know that she is still here." I can't believe that you are gone and sometimes I don't want to believe it. When milestones happen in my life I always open my phone and look for your number so I can call you and let you know all about it. I miss you more than anyone could imagine and Iam so blessed to have known you. I find myself thinking about all of our memories from school and they make me laugh and then I end up crying. I wish so much that I could see you again and tell you just how much I love you. I know you are always there with me and that you watch over me and I just wanted you to know that I miss you.
Love always
Court

A friend.

October 29, 2006

This year Sarah will not be there to take your jersey to play in. And I really don't want anyone eslse to have it. Yeah I know it's a little silly. But it's special to me and Sarah. The number 16 is so special to us. Me and Sarah always say KJS=always. We love you. I'll make sure that whoever gets your jersey this year understands the importance of that number not only to me but to everyone else. I'm maknig sure you aren't forgotten, not that you ever really could be. Love ya!

October 12, 2006

katie,
how are you still the one thought that keeps me going on those hard days? you will always be that rock for me. thinking of you constantly...i miss you.
always yours,
kaleigh

Laura Ross

October 4, 2006

Seay Family, My thoughts are with you everyday and I pray that one day things will get easier for you. Heather and Sarah are have becom so close. Sarah looks so much like Katie that it's a little scary. You have two wonderful daughters and I am so blessed that I have gotten to know both of them. I thank God that Heather has such a wonderful friend like Sarah. Please know that you are thought of and that we are here for you guys. Just know that Katie is still here, she is here in everyone's thoughts and hearts. She will always be remembered and loved. Take comfort in knowing that. Take care.

Ashley morrison

October 2, 2006

Kate...I have been talking about you alot latly and talking to you i know you are there i love you n miss you a bunch..xoxo

A Norton mom

September 13, 2006

Your family is still in my thoughts.

August 10, 2006

Hey my Katie Do!

I love you, think about you and pray for you everyday.



But mostly I just miss you.



Love, Mom

Kaleigh Gramley

June 18, 2006

I am so proud to say that you've touched my life--thank you.

i've found myself talking about you, or admiring you...i'm priviledged.

mwah! :-*

Lezlie Oliver

June 10, 2006

I was thinking about Katie today and hoped that I would see a butterfly. I had been looking outside all day and had not see any. When I came in I looked down at my mail and there was a HUGE butterfly sticker on one of the envelopes!!! Thanks Katie....I know your watching over us!!! God Bless you Angel!

June 10, 2006

It really doesn't get any easier with time...we just adjust. We miss our girl so very much.



Always loving you,

Mom and Dad

Krista Meidlinger

June 10, 2006

Hey Kate,

You never cease to amaze me. I was just visiting you, and on this beautiful sunny yet cloudy day, I looked up & saw a rainbow right over us. I know you're with us. Thanks it was amazing to see you like that. Rest In Peace KJS-we miss you like crazy.

A Norton mom

June 9, 2006

Thinking of her family and friends at this time of year.

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