Christine Seaborn Obituary

Age - 71

October 8, 2023

Emporia, VA

Mrs. Christine Seaborn departed on Friday, October 6, 2023, at the Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center in Emporia, VA . Funeral arrangements will be posted at a later date. Professional Services are entrusted to the staff of R. E. Pearson and Son Funeral Service, Inc. , 556 Halifax Street, Emporia, Virginia. Office: (434) 634-2162 Fax: (434) 634-0175 "A Complete Service to Those We Serve"

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