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Lorraine Seiffert Obituary
July 18, 1951 - May 20, 2021
Columbia, South Carolina - It is with profound sadness that the family of Lorraine Mary Seiffert, 69, of Columbia, South Carolina announces that she passed away on May 20, 2021 at home with family. Lorraine was born in 1951 in Albany, NY. She was the daughter of the late Gustav Rice and Mary Rice of Delmar, NY.
Lorraine attended Delmar High School in Delmar NY, where she graduated in June of 1969, then attended Memorial School of Nursing in Albany NY, and graduated in June 1972 with her nursing degree. She worked at several major hospitals in Hartford, CT and Florence, SC during her career, and retired in 1999 due to medical issues. She battled her blood disorder Milo-Fibrosis, which was diagnosed in 1984, for years and was an inspiration to all her family and friends.
Lorraine is survived by her husband of 49 years, Bruce Seiffert; their two sons, Erik Seiffert and Scott Seiffert; daughters in-law, Brandy Seiffert, Kristen Seiffert and her 3 grandsons, Landen Seiffert, Parker Seiffert and Eli Seiffert, all of Florence SC, and her two beloved Portuguese Water Dogs, Kahlua and Teak, who never left her side during her final days. Lorraine loved to travel; her favorite place was St. Thomas, cooking, interior decorating, the beach and sailing with her family at both Niantic Bay Yacht Club (CT) and Columbia Sailing Club. She was an active member of the Columbia Sailing Club Auxiliary and the causes they supported.
The family would like to thank SCOA's Dr. Stephen Minter and Kim Willis NP, the Infusion Center nurses at Lexington Medical Center that always made her comfortable with the many transfusions she incurred over the years and the Heart of Hospice team that watched over her final journey to join the Heavenly Father.
There will be a Memorial Service and a Celebration of her life on June 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM, with fellowship to follow, at Central Baptist Church, 512 Spring Street, Darlington, SC 29532. There will be a Memorial Graveside Service at Rose Hill Cemetery in Rocky Hill, CT at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the SCOA Cares Foundation, 166 Stoneridge Dr., Columbia, SC 29210.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Bob Ware
September 21, 2021
Bruce...I send you and your family my deepest sympathy in your loss of Lorraine. It's been so long since we were last in contact. If you see this note, please contact me at my email [email protected]. My heart really hurts for you old friend.
Bill Seiffert
June 12, 2021
Bruce, Erik,& Scott,
We send our deepest condolences to you on your loss of Lorraine. We didn’t know her well but it sounds like she was a terrific wife, mother and grandmother. Again our deepest sympathies.
Bill and Londa Seiffert
Darlene Watford
May 27, 2021
Bruce and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult journey.
God Bless
James Matthews
May 27, 2021
Bruce, Erik and Scott:
So sorry to hear about Lorraine. You are all in my prayers.
Chandler and Teresa Tripp White
May 27, 2021
Bruce and family....Chandler and I are so sorry to hear of Lorraine's passing. You will be in our prayers in the difficult days ahead.
Tim Smith
May 25, 2021
Lorraine was an amazing woman. While doing her hair she always made me feel grateful. There were many times she didn’t feel well but somehow always made me feel better with her words of wisdom. Remarkably woman. Proud to have known Lorraine and feel fortunate to know the great men in her life as well. She will be greatly missed.
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