Carolyn Simpson Seavy

August 25, 1935 - March 30, 2019
Carolyn Simpson Seavy


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Carolyn, 83 of Wilmington, was a child of Charles Edward and Nancy Eubanks Simpson.

Carolyn considered herself a “southern belle.” She often was seen wearing a colorful hat, walking her dog, Sassy.

She attended Forest Hills, New Hanover High Schools and Stratford Jr. College in Danville, VA.

She was in Brownies, Girl Scouts and the Tri-Hi-Y program, part of the YMCA at that time.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Korean War Veteran James Seavy. Carolyn is survived by her 3 children from her first marriage, Deborah McDaniel (Rodgers), Barbara Price (Hank) and John McDaniel (Kathleen). Her grandchildren are Jerel, Travis, Harper, Dania, Jason, Jonathan and Joshua. She has 10 great-grandchildren.

Carolyn’s Celebration of Life will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church, 601 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. Reception to follow.

Share memories and condolences with the family at www.wilmigtoncares.com

Wilmington Funeral & Cremation 1535 S. 41st St., Wilmington, NC 28403 910-791-9099


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  • April 04, 2019
    Cecelia Black Corbett says:
    Was so sorry to hear of Carolyn's passing. We were childhood friends living in the same Brookwood neighborhood. Her parents, Nancy and "Simp", were friends of my parents, I last saw Carolyn over three years ago when we met for lunch at the K & W.

  • April 04, 2019
    John Blanchard says:
    RIP & Much Love to Aunt Deborah & Family

  • April 05, 2019
    Jay Hockenbury and Deborah Hockenbury says:
    Condolences and prayers to all the family. Carolyn was a lovely person to be around and know that you will miss her very much. May God sustain and strengthen you in this time of bereavement.

  • April 06, 2019
    Phyllis D says:
    My heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Mrs. Seavy. May you cherish her memory always. May the God of all comfort Jehovah see you through this very difficult period, 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4. May God comfort your hearts and make you firm through his son Jesus. May God grant you lasting peace during your time of bereavement.