Grace "Lillian" Seay was born on August 15,1945 to her proud parents Howard and Mary Seay. Lillian, the youngest of five children, was educated in the Boston public school system, Boston Clerical, University of Massachusetts and Northeastern University. Lillian later pledged Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

She decided at an early age; Jesus Christ was her Lord and Savior. Lillian grew up worshipping at Columbus Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church. She often marveled at her sixty plus years of membership. She faithfully served in many capacities at the local, district, and conference levels.

Lillian loved her church, family, and education.  She impressed all three of her loves in the minds of those crossing her path. It was rare that she spoke to you, without leaving a few points to ponder.

She was preceded in death by her father, Howard W. Seay, her mother, Mary F. Seay, her brother, Henry R. Seay, and her sister in love, Joanne W. Seay.  Cherishing the memories of a life well lived, are one brother, Emory W. Seay, two sisters, Marian Seay, Mary (Haywood) Harvey, and a devoted sister in love, Edna M. Seay, eight nieces and one nephew, Cheryl Harvey, Adrienne (Ron) Holland, Sharon Seay, Angela Seay, David (Richelle) Seay, Michele (Darrell) Smith, Elaine (Pernell-partner in parenting) Jenkins, Hillary (Terrance) Myrick, and Haley (Marlon-partner in parenting) Reynolds. She also leaves to cherish her memory seventeen great nieces and nephews, Durrell, Cory, David, Ty, Darius, Dakota, Alijah, Jaelyn, RJ, Sydney, Jordan, Kennedy, Taryn, Kollen, Kaycee, Brycen, and Winsten, two great great nephews and a niece, Christopher, Theodore, and Marie. Never forgetting her wit and loyalty, are cousins, former coworkers, Brown Baggers Bible Study group, and her sister/friend of 44 years Susan Roswit.