Martha B. Seay
February 24, 1964 ~ March 9, 2003
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Martha “Marty” Brooks Seay, 39, of Asheville, died on Sunday, March 9, 2003, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
She was the daughter of the late James Clark Brooks and is survived by her mother, Diane Woolford Rector and step-father Charles D. Rector of Marshall. Marty was known for her great sense of humor. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter and sister. She was a poet and she and her husband were enthusiastic Harley Riders and owners of the Dew Drop Inn in Swannanoa.
She is survived by her husband, Bobby Zuet Seay; a son, Avery Rector and his wife, Shelly of Asheville; a daughter, Claralouise Elizabeth Seay of the home; a brother, Delbert Melvin Brooks and his wife Tara of Laurel, MS; a sister Shannah Chism and her husband Charles of Asheville; a granddaughter, Contessa Terea Leigh Coldwell of Asheville; three step-grandchildren Bobby Lamar Seay and Sissy and Bo of Asheville; a niece, Kirstie Collins of Asheville; a nephew, James Austin Brooks of MS, and a step-sister Tonya Cathey and her son Isaac of Asheville.
Memorial Services will be 4:00 pm Saturday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with John Warren officiating.
Her family will receive friends from 6:00-9:00 pm Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses or to Friends of Animals, 72 Lee’s Creek Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
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My precious Martha, my sister, my playmate, my confidant and my very first best friend. Father above, I know we aren’t supposed to question your works, but God this time I have to. She was such a wonderful sister, wife, mother, aunt and a big shoulder for me and many others to lean on and cry on. Oh dear God, what a loss I am suffering right now. I know others are suffering too, but she was my one and only sister. I will never get used to this, already I have caught myself dialing the phone to talk with her. Darlin’, you save me a seat right beside you, and Poppy and Pappy and SugarPie and all the rest up there with you. I’ll be there someday. Shine that beautiful smile, and fly baby fly. I will never foget you, and I’ll never stop loving you, nor missing you. I love you Sis…always and forever, amen
Hi Mommy, I miss you so much and I will never forget you. My Auntie Shan is taking very good care of me. What color are your wings? Mine will be purple with stardust and glitter. I’ll kiss you and hug you. I love you and miss you. Always, Clara
Hi Auntie Pooh, I miss you very much and I wish that you were here. I’m gonna start reading the Harry Potter books and I’ll tell you how they are when I talk to you. And I’ll tell you how the movies are too. I hope you and Poppy,Pappy and the rest of the crew are very cheerful and say hello to Sarabi, Chaki and Sharpel for me. Hugs and kisses bunches and bunches. Love always your number one sugarbutt.
Dear Diane, Shan & Bobby: I am so sorry. There are no words to help at this time, just remember we were all blessed to know Martha, and remember you all are in my prayers. I miss you and wish I could have been with you at this one of your darkest hours, Love Pat
Our thoughts are with you; we are so sorry about Marty. God bless you always.
Our sincere sympathy during this sad time.
Tanya, I am very sorry or your loss. I know Marty was your only sister and now you may feel lost. Just remember the good times you had and you will make it through. We all love you and are praying for you. If there is anything you need just call. We are here for you.
HELLO MY NAME IS CHRISTY LUNSFORD, I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT I AM VERY SORRY FOR WHAT HAPPENED TO MARTY. I WAS IN A FIVE YEAR RELATIONSHIP WITH JOHN BROWN WHOM WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD 1 YEAR TO THE DAY THAT SHE WENT. I DIDNT KNOW HER BUT I HAVE A FEELING SHE WAS VERY SPECIAL. I AM TRULY SORRY AND I SEND ALL MY LOVE. MAYBE HER AND JOHN IS RIDING THE BEAUTIFUL ROADS OF HEAVEN TOGETHER, GOD BLESS!
To Tanya and Claralouise,
I am so very sorry for you loss. Marty was a very special woman full of beautiful smiles and lots of spunk! May god be with you in this time of sorrow. God bless you and your family!
We just wanted to let you know how sorry we are for you and your family.We want to send uor Condolences If you need any thing Just give us a call.We love you Bobby. Donna,David,Leon
Marty was not only my step sister. To me she was my sister and my best friend. We spent every minute together that we could, especially all day on my days off from work. We shared laughs, cries, and anything else that came about. I love her and will miss her with every bit of my heart. She will never be forgotten.
Dear Family,
So sorry to hear of Marty’s passing! She always had a smile and a good word for others, this earth is poorer and Heaven is richer for her passing. May her precious Spirit rest in peace and may The Grace of God be with the entire family through this event.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Marty in their time of need. May God Bless you and heal your sorrow.
Genia Parton
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Marty in their time of need. May God Bless you and heal your sorrow.
I will never forget you and I will always love you forever.
Marty will always have a place in my heart. She was a great person and a great friend. I will miss her smile and laughter and her good cookin’. She will never be forgotten, by me or anyone else who’s life she touched.
We are frequent patrons of the Seay’s business. We know Bobby and Marty. Our hearts go out to her family and all her friends at this time. We wish Bobby a fast recovery. May God be with the entire family.
Dear Bobby & Family,
Words cannot express how sad we are for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
Sincerely,
Larry & Debbie Liner
Excavation Specialists, Inc.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to both familes. The community will never be the same. Marty will be missed by all. May God Bless both familes.
Marty worked for me and I with her for the past four months. She was a beautiful spirit that the Lord allowed to touch my life and it was a blessing knowing her, even if for just a little while. Marty had so much energy and life. Being around her made my day start out right. She met life on her own terms and passed from the earth into eternity doing what she loved. I will miss her immensly but like everyone, must submit to the awesome power of an all wise God who does not make mistakes. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
I didn’t know you, but friends of mine did. Sounds like you were a great person. This accident has really bothered me. I wish I could have gotten to know you. God bless your family.
Dear Bobby & Family,
I thank God that I had the opportunity to know Marty. Her Spirit was so alive and catching. I will always remember the many laughs and smiles we shared. She will never be forgotten! Claralouise, may God bless you and keep you safe. Bobby, we are praying for you a speedy recovery!!! Ride on, Marty, Forever Free!
Martha will be in our hearts and in our prayers along with all of the family. It is never easy to lose a loved one and especially one so full of life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with both families and friends. We know it is hard to loss a loved one, God will keep her safe and warm and he has a place for each of you in his heart during this time of sorrow. May God bless each of you.
To my most wonderful friend in this world. We are so very sorry to read about Marty. Girlfriend you have had your share of grief in the past few years, but one thing is for sure, Marty is in the hands of God now and never will she suffer again. She will remain her beautiful self forever. Give your Mother, Brouther and papa’s and mimi’s girl all our love. Give us a call Shannah if you need us, 698-1766. You have all our love. God Bless, James & Louise
Im the daughter of Donna Alexander,
the previous owner of Shakey’s.I just wanted to send my condolences to Bobby.He did a lot by perticipating in the poker run for my boy friend.He was killed one year to the day marty died in the same way.He wrecked his motorcycle and had also sustained brain injuries.Im didnt know Marty but I am sorry for the people left behind I know how hard it is, to move own and let someone you know go.Im sorry.
Lacie
Martha,
Your so young and beautiful, God is blessed to have a wonderful person like you.
I am sorry I was not there for your family, sometimes not knowing hurts just has bad as knowing.
I know it has left alot of sadness in this world for you going to be with God, but I know God will show everyone peace in the near future. Love is every where and you left so much love on this earth to share. We wonder ‘Why God?’ But God will let us know when the time is right.
Watch over everyone left behind and carry them through this sorrow.
I’m very sorry to hear about Martha’s accident and her passing. I’m sorry that I couldn’t be there. All my love and prayers are with you’ll.
Dear Diane, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Martha was so beautiful. She was like a ray of sunshine. We are all praying for you. God bless you with His comfort and peace at this very difficult time. Love, Sharon
We are very sad to hear of Martha’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. In case you are confused of who we are…..Jimmy is the son of Mel Carland. We will continue to pray for your family in this time of sadness.
Tanya, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. I know how close both of you were. She loved you as much as you loved her and I’m sure nothing can ease the pain but at least she was doing the thing she loved the most. She will always be with you, in your memories that you made with her and she will always be watching over her baby sis as she always did. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tanya and family, Our deepest sympathy for you in your time of sorrow. I know you have lost your sister and your best friend but it will get easier with time. She was a great person who touched the lives of many people. The memories will keep you close to her always. You just have to keep remembering that. If you need anything at all just call us, you have our number.
Thank your for giving me the opportunity and pleasure of meeting and being with such a wonderful woman. I cherish the time we spent together.I wished for a lifetimes worth. I will always and forever love you. I will miss you and cherish your memory. See you on the other side Sweety. I Love You. Larry Wilson (A.K.A.’Fangs’)