Dorothy Irene Lucas Seal Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dorothy Irene Lucas Seal, 96, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was born on November 29, 1924, the oldest daughter of the late Edward Francis and Beulah Irene Lucas. Dorothy attended Triplett High School, Dunsmore Business College, Triplett Tech where she received her LPN degree. She began her work at Cora B. Miller Hospital as a secretary in 1943. She then worked at Susan B. Miller Nursing Home followed by Tandem, Homewood, and Consulate Nursing Homes for over 60 years. She did bookkeep for Shenandoah Ford Tractor. She enjoyed her family, gardening, bingo, and bowling. She especially enjoyed watching the birds in her front yard. She was a member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge. She was a member of Maurertown Brethren Church and attended First Church of Columbia Furnace. Dorothy was preceded by her husband, Davis Lee Seal and her sister, Peggy Ann Pool. She is survived by her five children, Sandra Funk of Fort Valley, Susan Buchanan and husband, Richard of Fort Valley, Ann Hurder of East Hampton, CT, William E. Seal and wife, Melissa of Woodstock, and Michael S. Seal of Edinburg; nine grandchildren, Drista Funk, Eric Funk, Noland Foltz, Adam Gheen (Jamie), Elijah Gheen (Whitney), Allyson Levy (David), Angela Seal, Amanda Reedy (JC), and Joshua Seal; step grandchild, Janna Buchanan. She is also survived by fifteen great-grandchildren, Justin Lancaster, Isaiah Gheen, Savannah Gheen, Elizabeth Gheen, Landon Gheen, Molli Sue Gheen, Eleanor Levy, Esme Levy, Derek Seal, Alexander Seal, Adriana Laguna, Miah Bowman, Ohklee Reedy, Tristan Seal, and Bryson Seal; step great-grandchildren, Camden Reedy and Megan Jenkins; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be Saturday, June 12, 2021, at 2:00pm at Maurertown Brethren Church Cemetery with Brian Duncan and Randy Whetzel officiating. The family will receive friends at Valley Funeral Service in Edinburg on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 6-8pm. The family would like to thank mom’s special caregivers Vonnie Hepner for her love and special care, Blue Ridge Hospice nurses and aides. A special thanks to Melissa Seal for her help and support during these last months. Memorial contributions can be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601 or to First Church of Columbia Furnace, 20910 Senedo Road, Edinburg, VA 22824. Online condolences can be made at www.valleyfs.com Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.

Dorothy Irene Lucas Seal

November 29, 1924 - June 8, 2021