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Geraldine Griffis Seiber

Posted at 11:46 pm October 18, 2012
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Geraldine Griffis Seiber, age 63, a resident of Harriman, passed away Friday, Oct. 12, at the home of her son, Doug McCann, in Oliver Springs.

Mrs. Seiber was born Dec. 21, 1948, in Oliver Springs. She has lived most of her life in Harriman.

Geraldine was employed as a personal caregiver before her disability. She was a loving mother who loved her entire family and enjoyed caring for them. She also enjoyed cooking, baking, flower gardening, bird watching, and going to yard sales.

She was preceded in death by her father, Hurley Griffis.

Mrs. Seiber is survived by her mother, Christine Bolling of Harriman; by her companion, David Wilder of Harriman; by daughters, Terri Cooper and companion Wayne Davis of Clinton, and Holly Seiber of Harriman; by sons, David McCann and companion LeAnn of Deer Lodge, Doug McCann and wife Tammy of Oliver Springs, and Matthew Seiber of Harriman; by grandchildren, Valorie Nicole McCann, Cody Allen McCann, Emily Megan Seiber, Joshua Alexander Cooper, Jacob Austin Cooper, and Kaitlyn Ciera Seiber; and by great-grandchildren, David Austin Bunch, Aubrey McCann, and Aden McCann.

She is also survived by a sister, Debra Lowery and husband Dennis of Lancing; by a brother, Donnie Griffis of Harriman; and by several nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

The family received friends, Tuesday, Oct. 16, between 6 and 8 p.m. at Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral followed at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor John Edwards officiating.

Burial and graveside services were held Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at Anderson Memorial Gardens.

Sharp Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online guest book is available at www.sharpfh.com.

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