Obituary of Sarah Elizabeth Seavert

Sarah Elizabeth Seavert, 85, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 in Sumter. Born in Florence County, a daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth Coker Barrineau, she was a seamstress that was formerly employed by Wintworth of Lake City and Pioneer Dress of Sumter, and was a member of Midland Pentecostal Church. She is survived by three sons, Tom Seavert of Sumter, Charles Seavert (Tammy) of Wake Forest, NC, and Donnie Thornhill (Pattie) of Sumter; a daughter, Amber Sapp (James) of Sumter; thirteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Jack Henry Thornhill, and her second husband, Theodore C. Seavert; two daughters, Thessie Dale Thornhill Spivey, and Darnel Elizabeth Thornhill Bretzman; five siblings, Leonise Barrineau, Rudolf Barrineau, Wilbur Barrineau, Delia Barrineau McElveen, and Lily Mae Barrineau Knight. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 18, 2016 in the chapel of Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with the Reverend Dr. Eugene Mosier officiating. Burial will follow in Thomas Cemetery, 745 Park Ave., Olanta, SC 29114. Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Monday, prior to the service at Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home. The family is at the home of Tom Seavert, 1200 Kolb Road, Sumter, SC 29153. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Vanessa McInnis and the staff of Agape Hospice for all of the love and care they showed to Mrs. Seavert throughout this past year. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.