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Seabaugh, Evelyn (nee Griffin)

Seabaugh, Evelyn (nee Griffin)

Evelyn Griffin Seabaugh, 82, of Cape Girardeau, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at home.

She was born March 20, 1929 in Hornersville, Mo. to W. J. and Corda Atteberry Griffin.

She and Paul Miller Seabaugh were married April 24, 1949 at Vanduser, Mo. He preceded her in death April 14, 2009.

Evelyn was a 1948 graduate of Vanduser High School and she attended Steimle Business College in Cape Girardeau.

She was a charter member of Westminster Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder, taught Sunday School, and was a youth leader.

Evelyn worked for the Southeast Missourian in the late 1940's and early 1950's, and Sunnyland Travel Agency. In addition, she co-owned and operated Seams Unique.

She had been a Girl Scout Leader. She also volunteered at Southeast Hospital, American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Veterans Home, Love INC, and RSVP.

Survivors include two daughters, Daphna Fiehler (Michael) of Cape Girardeau, and Diane Clark (David) of Park Hills, Mo.; one sister, Bernice Eason of Sikeston, Mo.; one brother, Bond Griffin of Bloomfield, Mo.; two grandsons, Andy Fiehler (Elizabeth) of Lawrenceburg, Ky., and Brad Fiehler (Nicole) of Huntersville, N.C.; two great-grandchildren, Tucker and Hadley Fiehler of Huntersville, N.C.; many nieces, nephews, friends, and relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister, and four brothers.

Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral will be at 11:00 AM Friday, January 13, 2012 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Karen Dumey officiating.

Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Westminster Presbyterian Church,1820 Perryville Rd., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 or Southeast Hospice, 10 Doctor's Park, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703.

 

Printed in the Thursday, January 12, 2012 edition of the Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau, MO.

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