Doris McKinney Seaman

Doris was born in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Stella Mae Wood McKinney and Otis Lee McKinney, Sr. and her family moved to Macon, Georgia when she was a small child. Doris attended Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia. She met the love of her life Robert William Seaman, and they were married in December of 1946. Together they shared a long life in the military. While stationed at different Army bases Doris volunteered at the hospitals as a “Gray Lady”. She was also involved with the Officers Wives Club. In addition to volunteering Doris enjoyed playing bridge, sewing, and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her son, Robert Evan (Sheryl) Seaman; her daughter, Judith Seaman (David) Evans; her grandchildren, Jason Seaman, Emily LaForce, Laura Styslinger, and Andrew Seaman; five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Her parents; her husband Robert William Seaman, and her brother Otis Lee McKinney, Jr. precede Doris in death.

A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Fort Benning Main Post Cemetery, Fort Benning, Georgia according to Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Columbus Hospice, 7202 Moon Rd., Columbus, GA 31909. Fond memories and condolences may be left for the Seaman family at www.shcolumbus.com