Mary Newman Seay

Mary Tyler Newman Seay, affectionately known to family and friends as “Tee,” went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. A native of Milton, North Carolina, Mary lived in Knoxville until moving to Chattanooga in 1991.

She was a devoted member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and took joy in serving as a worship leader in nursing homes in Knoxville and Chattanooga for more than 40 years. Mary adored and was adored by her precious children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John A. and Elizabeth Townes Newman; a daughter, Kathy Boles and brother, Halcott Newman.

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Thomas S. Seay; daughter, Bette (Hank) Rippert, Chattanooga; Grandchildren, Thomas Boles, Chattanooga, Andrew (Valerie) Boles, Sevierville; Haley (Tim) Williams, and Hannah Boles, Chattanooga; great-grandchildren, Emmy, Addy and Lucy Williams, Chattanooga and Brayden Boles, Sevierville.

The family will receive friends from 6 PM to 8 PM Sunday, May 13 at the North Chapel. Funeral service will be held Monday at 10 Am at North Chapel with Tim Williams officiating; burial to follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation, 5600 Brainerd Rd, Suite B22, Chattanooga, TN 37411 – www.komenchattanooga.org

Arrangements by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Hwy 153, Hixson, TN. 37343.