Matilda Jane Paty Seward peacefully went to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Dominion Senior Living Center in Johnson City, Tenn. She was the daughter of the late John Collins Paty and Olive Bingham Paty. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John Evans Seward.
A worship service to the praise of God will be conducted Saturday, January 4, at noon at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Michael Lester and Rev. Douglas Grove-DeJarnett officiating. Matthew Brickey will be the organist. Following the service the family will welcome friends from 1 until 2:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Afterwards, a brief graveside service will be conducted at Monte Vista Memorial Park at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rise Up!, 1500 E. Millard Street, P.O. Box 4426, Johnson City, TN 37602, 423-610-1242, www.riseupforkids.com in memory of Til.
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Tetrick Funeral Services, 3001 Peoples Street, Johnson City, TN 37604 (423-610-7171), is honored to serve the Seward Family.