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Carolyn Simpson Seavy, 83, ‘Southern Belle’ known for her colorful hats

Carolyn Simpson Seavy
Carolyn Simpson Seavy

WILMINGTON — Carolyn Simpson Seavy, 83, a child of Charles Edward and Nancy Eubanks Simpson, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Carolyn considered herself a “Southern belle.” She was often seen wearing a colorful hat and walking her dog, Sassy.

She attended Forest Hills, New Hanover High Schools and Stratford Jr. College in Danville, Virginia.

She was in Brownies, Girl Scouts and the Tri-Hi-Y program, part of the YMCA at that time.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Korean War veteran James Seavy. Carolyn is survived by her three children from her first marriage, Deborah McDaniel (Rodgers), Barbara Price (Hank) and John McDaniel (Kathleen). Her grandchildren are Jerel, Travis, Harper, Dania, Jason, Jonathan and Joshua. She has 10 great-grandchildren.

Carolyn’s celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, at Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church, 601 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach. A reception will follow services.

Share online condolences with the family at Wilmington Funeral & Cremation.

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