Wednesday, September 28, 2022 12:03 pm

Lenna Seay Milam, 96, of Bostic passed away Sunday September 18, 2022.

She was born in Haywood County to the late Hayes Seay and Gertrude Mull Seay. Lenna was raised in Bryson City. She loved and lived in Forest City from 1958 until her death. She worked for the Doncaster and Tanner Corp. She loved her Church, Father's Vineyard.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the love of her life, Robert Edward Milam. They were married 72 years. 1 son Robert Edward Milam Jr., 3 sisters, Hazel Seay Welch, Evelyn Seay Beatty, and Oberia Seay Read Edwards: 2 brothers, Buddy Seay, and Jack Seay.

She is survived by 3 sons, Jerry Milam of Marion, Alan Milam of Greensboro, and David Milam of Bostic, sister Thelma Seay Parker, and brother Arnold Seay both of Marion, 14 grandchildren, plus a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Father's Vineyard on September 23.

Donations can be made to Father's Vineyard or the Rutherford County Senior Center.

An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com