Elizabeth Seay

"Teacher"

Waynesville, Elizabeth "Betty" Rogers Seay, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at her home on St. Simons Island, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Ray "Bouncer" Seay.

A native of Haywood County, Betty was born on June 22, 1924, the daughter of Edward Roy and Ollie Mae Sprinkle Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her three brothers, Reeves, David and Max Rogers.

Betty was employed as a teacher with Haywood County School System and retired with 30-years-service. Although she mainly taught children in a classroom setting, she was always a gracious teacher and friend to the many lives she touched on a daily basis. She was a beautiful Southern lady whose sweet smile and gentle demeanor will be remembered and missed by all who loved her.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathey S. Hornbuckle and her husband, Jim, of St. Simons Island, Georgia; two grandchildren, Shelly H. Pine (Kevin) of Lawrenceville, Georgia and Dr. James H. Hornbuckle, III (Ashley) of St. Simons Island, Georgia; three great grandchildren, Tyler Harrison Pine of Lawrenceville, Georgia; Merritt Elizabeth and James Harrison Hornbuckle IV, of St. Simons Island, Georgia; sisters Frances Williams, Mary Deane Davis, Jean Walker (Jack) and sister-in-law Pat Rogers, all of Waynesville; and a number of loving nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks and loving gratitude to "Ms. Betty's" wonderful caregivers, Tracey Hutcherson, Renee Bennett and Mildred Green.

A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2017 in the Waynesville Chapel of Wells Funeral Home with Reverend Bobby Rogers officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.

Anyone wishing to make a memorial donation may do so to the First United Methodist Church of Waynesville Youth Department, P.O. Box 838, Waynesville, NC 28786.

For those who desire, an on-line memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at "www.wellsfuneralhome.com"

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