Barbara J. Seay

09/15/1941 - 02/16/2024

Obituary For Barbara J. Seay

Barbara J. Seay, 82, of Chatmoss Court Ext, Martinsville, VA departed from this life on Friday, February 16, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Martinsville, VA on September 15, 1941, to the late Dana B. Pettie and the late Martha Walker Pettie.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Valeiger G. Seay, Jr.; two sisters, Ramona Shelton and Monica Moyer; and two brothers, Dana Pettie and Patrick Pettie.

Barbara was a graduate of Carver High School, class of 1960. She was employed at Bassett Walker as a supervisor until her retirement. She was a member of The Full Gospel United Holy Church in Bassett, VA. Barbara was a member of the Southern District Union, where she served at the financial secretary for over 35 years. She then continued her worship at Bethel Way Church of Christ in Danville, VA. Barbara enjoyed conducting Bible Study both in her home and at church. She was known to be a fantastic cook and baker, and a talented seamstress.

Those left behind to cherish her memory include: one daughter, Karen (Todd) Mignon Grant of Martinsville, VA; two sons, Timothy D. (Cotina) Seay of Rocky Mount, VA, and Derek E. Seay of Macon, GA; four sisters, Vina Truitt of Virginia Beach, VA, Evelyn Wilson of Macon, GA, Dorothy Ratliff of Martinsville, VA, and Mary Gravely of Leatherwood, VA; two brothers, Bernard Pettie of Martinsville, VA, and Douglas Pettie of Virginia Beach, VA; four grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

A family visitation will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 noon at Refuge Temple Ministries, 205 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, VA. Bishop John Campbell will be Presiding and Pastor Donald Reid will be the Eulogist. The burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, Va. A public viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home, 500 Chatmoss Court Ext., Martinsville, VA.

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