Martha C. Sellars

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.