Helen Hadley Sellards Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Helen Hadley Sellards of New Bern, North Carolina, who passed away on December 7, 2024, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Helen Hadley departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Helen Hadley. Though Helen Hadley may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, David L. Hadley and Betty Hadley; her husband Larry Sellards of New Bern, NC; and her brother David Elmer Hadley (Carol) of Rock Falls, IL.. She is survived by: her daughter Cathy Valerien (Mark) of Goldsboro, NC; and her sisters, Mary Mender of Marinette, WI, Ruth Boettcher of Marinette, WI and April Brose (Dave) of Leland, NC. She is also survived by many loving family members and close friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 17th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Cotten Funeral Home (2201 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560). A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, December 18th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Tabernacle Baptist Church (616 Broad St, New Bern, NC 28560).