Ann Marie Seabolt

1932 - 2025

Ann Marie Seabolt, age 93, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2025.
Ann was born on March 11, 1932, in Altstatt, Germany, to the late Theodore Scherner and the late Maria Lux Scherner. She grew up during the difficult years of World War II, often recalling vivid memories of air raids, running for safety when the sirens would sound, and surviving the bombing of her family's home. At just 16, her brother was called to the front lines near France, leaving lasting impressions on Ann's early years.
Amid such hardship, Ann found love. During the post-war years, she met a young American soldier, Kenneth R. Seabolt, at the "Holy Ghost" restaurant, where they spent an evening dancing that marked the beginning of a lifetime together. The two were married in Germany in 1956, in both a civil ceremony and a church wedding, fulfilling her mother's wish that their marriage be blessed by God. In 1957, Ann bravely boarded a plane for the very first time to come to the United States, while Kenneth made the journey by ship. She was welcomed by her father-in-law, Ollie, with only a smile and a nod, as she knew no English at the time.
Together, Ann and Kenneth built a family and a life filled with hard work, faith, and devotion. She worked at Pine Tree, Southern Switches, the sewing plant in Dawsonville, and later as a cook at the Lumpkin County Jail, where she faithfully served for 16 years. She and Kenneth shared many wonderful years before his passing, and Ann often spoke of their life together with gratitude and joy.
In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth R. Seabolt; her daughter, Melissa Suzanne Seabolt; and her siblings Max Scherner, Hubert Scherner, Hildegard Schafer, and Maria Wolf.
She is survived by her children Cindy (Daryl) Truelove, Mary Lynn Woody, and Alan (Renee) Seabolt; sister Roswitha Schaffler; grandchildren Erin Woody, Zachary Woody, Cierra Rose, Brandon Seabolt, Brooke Seabolt, Blake Garrett, Kelli York, Kristi York, and Sean Guard; great-grandchildren Kalin Woody, Aubrey Rose, and Logan Rose; and special friend Debbie Dockery. Numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives also survive.
Ann's life was a story of resilience, courage, and love-a journey from the war-torn streets of Germany to the hills of North Georgia. Her legacy lives on in the family she cherished and the memories she created with them.
Funeral services were held September 16, 2025 in the chapel of Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home. The Rev. Terry Head and the Rev. Lyman Caldwell officiated. Interment followed at the cemetery of Siloam Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the cemetery fund of Siloam Baptist Church.
To share a memory or offer condolences to the family, please visit Ann's online guestbook at andersonunderwood.com
Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home 2068 Highway 19 North Dahlonega, GA 30533.