Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Smith, Willie Mae Seay May 5, 2009
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Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - May 9, 2009
NORFOLK - Mrs. Willie Mae Seay Smith , 88, our beloved matriarch, passed 
peacefully into eternal rest May 5, 2009, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital 
surrounded by her family. Mrs. Smith was born in Ironton, Ohio, to the late 
Willie and Sallie Crockett Seay Aug. 28, 1920. Mrs. Smith was very active in her 
church and community until her health declined. Her love for her family and 
friends knew no bounds. She will be remembered fondly for her kindness, 
generosity and her willingness to always listen. 

She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Deacon Emeritus Seldon L. Smith 
; brothers, Sidney O. Seay, Julian R. "Dick" Seay and sister, Evelyn S. Hewitt. 
Mrs. Smith retired from St. Pius Rectory and was a longterm substitute teacher 
for many years in Norfolk. A graduate of St. Paul's Teacher's College, in 
Lawrenceville, Va., she also attended Hampton Institute (University) in Hampton, 
Va. She was a 27-year member of Abyssinia Baptist Church, Norfolk, where she 
served as a deaconess, pastor's aide and missionary. 

Those celebrating her memory are her son, retired Lt. Col. Samuel C. Smith 
(Cleta) of Rome, N.Y.; daughter, Rosa R. Morring (Walter) of Norfolk; 
grandchildren, Sonya L. Smith (Phillip), Joe W. Morring and Teresa A. Morring of 
Norfolk, Debora R. Smith , Stephanie R. Smith and Tiffany R. Smith of Macon, 
Ga.; 14 great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Bertha Seay of Kenbridge, Va., 
Ruth Smith of Norfolk, Harriet Seay of Los Angeles and Hattie Smith of Newport 
News; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. 

A funeral for Mrs. Smith is scheduled for noon Monday in Abyssinia Baptist 
Church, 2816 Colley Ave., Norfolk, VA 23508. Dr. Sheridan Nelson will preside. 
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Norfolk, following the service. Viewing will 
be Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. in Riddick Funeral Service, 1225 Norview Ave., and 
Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church. Condolences may be sent to 
www.riddickfuneralservices.com.

Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

SMITH, WILLIE MAE	2059	Section Old Calvary, Block U, Lot 12, Space E,	
88,	05/11/2009

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