Joanne New Seay

Joanne New Seay, daughter of the late Wade Hampton and Janell (Allen) New, was born October 26, 1948 in Granville, Aiken County, South Carolina. Joanne grew up in Aiken County. On November 14, 1966, Joanne was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Seay and they were blessed with four children: Jimmy, Joseph, Melissa and Charles. In 1990, Joanne moved to Waynesville, Missouri to make her home with her brother Robert New. After moving to Waynesville, Joanne began attending church with Robert at Idumea Baptist Church of Laquey, Missouri. On Easter Sunday morning, April 15, 2001, Joanne made a profession of faith and was baptized the following Sunday. Joanne loved her church family and enjoyed writing letter and cards to those in the church and other family and friends. While at church, she loved to sing and was willing to help any way that she could. Joanne passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in the Life Care Center of Waynesville having attained the age of 69 years, 1 month and 2 days. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her. Joanne leaves to cherish her memory, three sons: Jimmy Seay Carter of Conway, SC, Joseph Seay Hicks and Charles Seay Nodine, both of Spartanburg, SC; daughter: Melissa Seay Causby of Valdese, NC; two brothers: Robert New of Waynesville, MO and Tom New of Windsor, SC; sister: Nellie McGregor of Elizabethtown, NC; four grandchildren; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Joanne was preceded in death by seven brothers: Wilbur, Sammy (Joanne’s twin brother), Willie, James, Wade and infant twins, Billy and Joe; and one infant sister, Bessie. Services were held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 9, 2017 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Pastor Danny Graves and Pastor Matt Mallonee officiating. Becky Lercher sang “Serenaded By Angels” and the songs “Royal Telephone”, “Down to the River to Pray” and “Come Morning” were played. Serving as escorts were family and friends. Burial followed in the Idumea Cemetery of Laquey, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Joanne New Seay and may be left at the funeral home.

Joanne New Seay

October 26, 1948 - November 28, 2017