Lena B. Seely (born Bethard)
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Gender: Female
Date of Birth: October 1, 1923
Date of Death: September 29, 2005
Birth Place: Lincoln, DE
Death Place: Greenwood, DE
Lena B. Seely, 81
GREENWOOD – Lena B. Seely of Greenwood died peacefully Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, in the home of her daughter. She was 81.
Mrs. Seely was born Oct. 1, 1923, in Lincoln, daughter of the late Charles and Minerva Bethard.
She worked for about 25 years at O.A. Newton and Sons in Bridgeville, where she substituted on the switchboard at the main office, then worked in the appliance department. She appreciated both co-workers and customers she met over the years.
She and her husband spent 60 years on the Seely family farm growing crops, garden vegetables and welcoming extended family for frequent visits. She enjoyed family, sewing and gardening.
Mrs. Seely was a member of Todd’s Church and the Methodist Women’s Group for many years, later attending services with an independent Christian group where she grew in relationship with her Savior. Family and friends will all miss her prayers and special encouragements from her kitchen while rejoicing in her homecoming celebration with the Lord.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Clifton Stuart Seely; a sister, Althea Dickerson; and a brother, Ross Bethard.
She is survived by a son, Michael Seely of Greenwood; two daughters, Jeanette Seely of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Faye Faraone of Greenwood; two sisters-in-law, Alma Smith of Plantation, Fla., and Bernice Brittingham of Laurel; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many valued family and friends.
Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws St., Bridgeville, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Dr. Everett C. Isaacs will officiate.
Burial will be in St. Johnstown Cemetery, Greenwood.
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