To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born and a time to die: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 A Time To Be Born: Dorothy Seaward was the third child of thirteen born to the late Elvina Erving Seaward and John (Johnny) Seaward. She was born on the morning of October 20, 1920 in Andrews, South Carolina. A Time To Grow: She was educated in the public schools of Williamsburg County, SC. A Time To Every Purpose Under The Heaven: At an early age, Dorothy accepted Jesus the Christ as her personal Savior and became an active member of Holy Rock Missionary Baptist Church, St. Stephen, SC. She later relocated to New Jersey. During her stay in Jersey City, NJ, she continued to serve the Lord under the leadership of Reverend Booker T. Lloyd, Redeemer R. E. Church where she served on the choir. She was also an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Queen Sheba #10, Jersey City, NJ where she served as Worthy Matron. Upon her return to South Carolina, she reunited her fellowship with Holy Rock and served faithfully as the Chairperson of the Kitchen Committee, member of the Senior Choir, and the Women's Auxiliary before her health declined. A Time To Love: On April 14, 1947, Dorothy was united in holy matrimony to Albert P. Reid. The union was blessed with six boys and two girls. On July 4, 1975, Dorothy united in holy matrimony to Johnny Ladson. The union was blessed with one adopted daughter and two stepsons. A Time To Work: Dorothy grew up working on the farm. She was also a hairdresser, pressing and curling hair. Dorothy loved to cook and feed her family and the community. She was employed as a cook for many years before she moved to Englewood, NJ as a live-in housekeeper and cook for a year. She ventured out on her own and was employed as a seamstress for several years. Dorothy, always wanting more, became an entrepreneur and opened a diner. She served the public for years in Jersey City, NJ. In 1977, Dorothy returned to St. Stephen and opened a tiny kitchen which became know as "Moms". She became famous for her juicy hamburgers, golden fried chicken and sweet potato pies. Dorothy retired in 1989, but she continued to bake pies for family and friends. A Time To Die: God, the All Mighty who is perfect in all things, whispered to His faithful servant Dorothy on Friday, March 1, 2013, and told her that her work here was completed. It was time for her to come and be at rest for a little while; and wait to hear the trumpet sound on that great resurrection day. A Time To Mourn: She leaves to cherish her precious memories: children, Albert Reid, Jr. (Mary), Walter Reid (Ella), Woodrow S. Reid (Johnnie Mae), Clarence E. Reid (Dorothy), E.C. Reid (Tulla), and Ora Blanding; adopted daughter, Lesley Tamy Reid; two stepsons, Robert Ladson and Larry Ladson (Venessa); thirty grandchildren, sixty-eight great-grandchildren and ten great, great-grandchildren; four sisters: Luttie Bell Ham, Iva Lee Small, Oralee Dingle and Lydia Sumpter; five brothers, Joseph Seaward (Georgiana), Reverend Dr. Rembert Seaward (Geneva), Elder Danzie Seaward (Mary), Jack Seaward (Deloris) and Willie T. Seaward, Sr. (Mattie); one special sister-in-law, Mary Beth Seaward; a special friend, Marlena Blanding who was like a daughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, church family and caregivers. Dorothy was preceded in death by husbands, Albert Reid and Johnny Ladson; two children, Abraham Seaward and Beatrice Ham; and siblings, Henry Seaward, Oneatha Brown, Frank Seaward and Reverend Robert Lee Seaward, Sr. .