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Betty Sebela Obituary



Age 90, of Linden, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012 at Caretel Inn, Linden. Funeral services will be 3:30PM Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Grand
Blanc Twp. Visitation will be 12:00PM Saturday until time of service at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Genesee County Humane Society, American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Betty Ann was born October 17, 1922 in Maple Lake, Minnesota the daughter of the late Frank and Lillian (Thompson) Pavlik. She married Joseph John Sebela on January 11, 1941 in Wauseon, Ohio and he preceded her in death on March 27, 2002. Betty Ann was a graduate of Swartz Creek High School and had lived in Linden and Greenbush, Michigan for many years. She enjoyed reading, baking, gardening, sewing and knitting. Betty Ann and her husband loved to deer hunt and made trips to Canada to fish a few times each year. Surviving are her five children, JoAnne Stilley of Grand Blanc, John Sebela and wife, Pamela of Fenton, James Sebela and wife, Nina of Colorado, Jay Sebela of Fenton, Jeffrey Sebela and wife, Janet of Belding, MI; seven grandchildren, Teresa Carmody and husband Dan, Matt Stork and wife, Amanda, Michael Stork and wife, Sonnet, Tim Sebela, Sean Sebela and wife, Shannon, Jennifer Sebela, Janelle Sebela; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, Bruce Pavlik and wife, Margaret of Swartz Creek. She was also preceded in death by grandson, Brian Stork; two sisters, Doris Kuzniar and Audrey Eckel. Special appreciation and thanks to the staff of Caretel Inn and Hospice Advantage for their tender and professional care. Friends may share their online condolences with the family at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com



Published by Flint Journal from Nov. 28 to Dec. 2, 2012.
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Jim
So sorry to hear about the your lost.

Chuck & Jan Anderson

December 2, 2012

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

December 1, 2012

So sorry for your loss, John.Best wishes and prayers

Mike and Diane Downey

November 30, 2012

John & Pam,
So sorry we couldn't make it to the funeral. Your
Mom was such a sweet person. I remember
Her telling us about how you met Pam, and that
You really liked her, but she already had a boyfriend at the time.Anyway she had us all
Laughing! Great story teller!
With deepest sympathy, John & Lori Z

John & Lori Zengerle

November 30, 2012

John, Pam, Tim and Sean sorry to hear the loss of your mother and grandmother. My heart and prayers go out to you and the family. With deepest sympathy Pat Bozoki

Pat Bozoki

November 30, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Betty Ann's passing. We always looked forward to the hand written Christmas letter she would send us every year. She was one of a kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Much love, Ben and Marla Eckel

November 28, 2012

JOANN & FAMILY, WANDA AND I SEND OUR
DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT YOUR MOM'S PASSING. ROBERT & WANDA STORK

November 28, 2012

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