Judy Marie Seawood, 79 of Effort, PA was given the gift of life and has now returned it for everlasting peace on Monday, March 16, 2020. Her final days were shared lovingly with her six children that she gave life to and her adoring grandchildren, the greatest loves of her life. Born and raised in Easton, PA the devoted daughter of the late Dr. John and Marie (Halley) Coffee, Judy grew up, with her sisters: Patricia Miller of Frostburg, MD and the late Nancy Hawkes. She married her high school sweetheart, the late Richard “Red” Seawood and together they filled their loving home with their six children: Daniel Seawood of Effort, David Seawood and his wife Kelly of Milton, PA, Debra Hartley, Dawn Wieder and the late Jim Wieder, Darryl Seawood, and Dana Seawood all of Effort.
In addition to surviving raising 6 teenagers, Judy worked for several years at Joseph’s in downtown Easton before retiring after 25 years as a secretary for Harvel Plastics in Forks Township. She was very fashion conscience and the envy of many a thrift store shopper with her bargain finds. She was generous with her open gate policy, inviting others in to enjoy her backyard pool that gave her such pleasure; pleasure she wanted to share. An avid sun lover, Judy enjoyed summer camping trips to the Jersey shore where she purchased her first surfboard from a tiny Ron Jons shack on LBI before starting her collection of 15 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Jokingly referred to as the Matriarch (she hated that), she always had time for those that called her Nanny, G-Nanny, and GG Nanny: Rachel, Chad, Trish, Jonny, Megan, Erik, Austin, Ryan, Jimmy, Chris, Aime, Devon, Katie, Tylor, Gwen, Shyla, Thomas, Nevaeh, Autumn, Nova, and Nohea all of whom will spend the rest of their lives attempting to duplicate their beloved grandmothers fabulous mac and cheese and brilliantly worded (not really) Easter Egg Hunt poems. She lost a piece of her heart with the passing of two of her dear grandsons Little Jim and Ray but is now enjoying a beautiful reunion in heaven.
Anyone that met Judy instantly felt cared about and welcomed into her life. It was not unusual for people to make requests to be adopted by her. She lived by example teaching her children to always be respectful, kind and compassionate and she recognized the value of humor and always found a way to laugh, even at herself. Judy’s beautiful reunion with her grandsons, parents, sister and other loved ones will be unimaginably glorious. Even though her husband will be delighted to finally hug her again, it will not be long before they are bickering about her new mission to wallpaper heaven.
Chronically late and rarely on time Judy, true to form, will literally be late for her own funeral, a joke often shared with family and friends. Concern for the health and welfare of all the lives Judy touched in her beautiful lifetime, her funeral service will be postponed until further notice due to the Pandemic. Arrangements will be announced by the Ashton Funeral Home, Easton.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society and online condolences may be offered at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Luanna Myers
March 18, 2020 at 2:34 pm
For many of us growing up with the Seawood clan as friends their home was always the go to place. Judy, or Mrs. Seawood as most of us called her was always welcoming. Her smile is what I will remember best. She was a kind, cheerful, sweet loving soul whom I was blessed to know not only as an adolescent but as an adult. I loved this lady and there will always be a place in my heart just for her. This world has lost on the good ones.
Mike Pleiss
March 18, 2020 at 8:31 pm
My condolences go out to the entire Seawood family may God bless and be with each and everyone of you in your time of loss God bless you my brothers and sisters love Mike Pleiss
Julia Neuweiler
March 19, 2020 at 10:31 am
We are so sorry for your loss. We have heard so many great things about her over the past 30 yrs.but never had the privilege of meeting her, May she rest in peace
Peggy Guy
March 19, 2020 at 10:57 am
My second mom! I will always have her in my heart. To my whole Seawood family, I’m truly grateful to have been a part of your life and thankful that you shared Mom with me. May you all know that she and Dad and all of you always made me feel like I truly was a Seawood just from another family. All my Love and Hugs in this trying time. May you all know that my family and I will be keeping you in or thoughts. Mom’s holding the solar cover ready for us to laugh and jump in! Love you all!❣
Laraine Clemis Kresge
March 19, 2020 at 6:48 pm
Judy is a very special person to many people. Her values will live on in her children and grand, great and great great grandchildren. Judy may you Rest In Peace and join Rich in your eternal life. Keep up that beautiful smile🙏
Robert A. Nitchkey Sr.
March 20, 2020 at 3:36 pm
Condolences to the entire Seawood Family. During our lifetime we meet special people and will cherish their friendship forever, Judy was that person! Growing up in Southside Easton her Father was my dentist. I met Judy when she came to work at Harvel. Worked in Maint. with Dan, knew Dave and Daral who also worked at Harvel.
Jean Briggs
March 26, 2020 at 5:25 am
Dawn and family my thoughts and prayers are with you.Iknow what a wonderful mother and grandmother she was.you were blessed.And now she is with god.
Celina
April 24, 2020 at 1:36 pm
My condolences goes out to the entire Seawood family. I am neighbor of Judy, and will truly miss her. She treated my beloved son and I as family. She always invited us over for various holidays dinners, BBQ’s, 4th of July events and we always had an awesome time. I will miss Judy’s phone calls and laughs. She was a very loving and kind person. Until we see each other again, Judy. Rest In Peace in the presence of the Lord. Love your neighbor, Celina.