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Adele Maier Sellars

1926 - 2021

Adele Maier Sellars obituary, 1926-2021, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1926

DIED

2021

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Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Adele Sellars Obituary

Mrs. Adele Maier Sellars was born May 30, 1926, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Adolph J. Maier, Sr. and Marion Graham Maier. Adele was married to Bobby Joe Sellars, and is survived by her daughter, Lisa Adele Sellars and her son, Robert L. Sellars II. Mrs. Sellars grew up in New Orleans and graduated from LSU with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. She was employed at the Times Picayune as a layout artist and went on to Maison Blanche where she eventually became Art Director and was employed for more than 20 years. After Maison Blanche closed, Mrs. Sellars became a real estate agent with Gertrude Gardner where she eventually became the #1 agent. In 2003, Adele retired and moved to Atlanta where her daughter, Lisa, resides. While in Atlanta, she volunteered with the Atlanta Symphony and the Historical Society show house. She was an avid bridge player, where she achieved the designation of Bridge Life Master. She will be greatly missed by friends and family in New Orleans and Atlanta. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124 on Monday, November 15, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. A Graveside service will follow at All Saints Mausoleum. The family invites you to express your fond thoughts and condolences online at lakelawnmetairie.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 9 to Nov. 15, 2021.

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Lynne Cochran

April 11, 2023

I would like to get in touch with the family as maybe they have Adele´s art samples.. she may have any art samples from Mason Blanche.. I´m looking for my drawing in a booklet I did for MB.. this is important as I´m writing a book of memories of being a fashion artist for MB and working with Adele .. fond memories!.. call me or email me 661 755 0029 or cochranlyn@ aol . Com
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