Martha C. Sellars
August 27, 1926 ~ July 24, 2019
Martha C. Sellars
92, passed away on July 24, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Crawfordsville. She was born in Mooresville on August 27, 1926, the daughter of Sumner A. and Dorothy L. (Hobson) Sellars.
She is survived by her sister, Mary Ann Mills (Morris), a sister in law Libby and six nephews and one niece as well as several great nieces and nephews, who were so much a part of her life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Robert L. Sellars.
Martha attended Earlham College and graduated from Butler University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology. She worked many years at the Indiana Girls School as a social worker. She was a birthright member of the Mooresville Friends Church and while attending there, served as the director of the bell choir as well as being active in many in groups. When she moved from the Mooresville area to the Westside of Indianapolis, she joined the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. There she served her church in many capacities including as a member of the choir. Many were inspired by her beautiful soprano voice. She was also active in many activities while living at the Westside Garden Retirement Center, until moving to Wellbrooke in Crawfordsville for the last nine months of her life.
Martha was a joy to be around. Her sense of humor, her compassion and her positive outlook on life situations were uplifting. Martha, Mart, and Aunt Marty was loved and will be missed by many.
As per her wishes, graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 3rd at 3:30pm at White Lick Cemetery in Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made in Martha’s memory to the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, 963 Girls School Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46214 or to the Mooresville Friends Church, 50 N. Monroe St. Mooresville, IN 46158.
Final care and cremation arrangements are entrusted to Carlisle- Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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To the family and friends, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you can find comfort in this scripture taken from 2 Corinthians 3,4 where it says: “Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all of our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God.”. I also hope that these scriptures might be of some comfort as well, Philippians 4:6, 7, Isaiah 26:19, and John 5:28, 29. http://www.jw.org
I remember Martha as an active member of Mooresville Friends who was a natural leader and generous soul. While her passing is painful, she left so many happy memories for all of us.
I knew Martha when we both worked at the Indiana Girls School in the 1970’s. She was a great co-worker and helped so many students. I was lucky enough to see her again years later at Westside Garden Retirement Center after I had heard her speaking in commercials for them. I’m so glad to have seen her again. She was a wonderful person who touched so many lives. God bless her. Steve Stanton
Dear Mary Ann and family, I’m sorry to learn of Martha’s passing. I always enjoyed talking with her and appreciate all she did for others. May your lifetime of fond memories bring smiles to your hearts as you think of her in her new life everlasting. With deepest sympathy, Dubbie Buckler
I will always remember traveling through Europe with my cousin Marty. We had so much fun. David and I will miss her. Dave and Jane Griggs