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MARY ELIZABETH SEWELL

MARY ELIZABETH SEWELL obituary, Winston Salem, NC

MARY SEWELL Obituary

SEWELL WINSTON-SALEM Mary Elizabeth Sewell Oct. 19, 1934 - Oct. 9, 2012 Mary Elizabeth Sewell passed away on October 9, 2012. Mary was born October 19, 1934 to the late Marion O. Sewell, Sr. and Flossie Key Sewell. A loving and caring sister, aunt, and cousin, Mary was a committed educator, teaching for over 40 years. She was a graduate of Winston-Salem Teachers College (WSSU) and taught school in Sanford, NC, High Point, NC and W-S, NC (Kimberly Park and retired from Paisley in 2000.) She returned to Paisley to teaching in the after-school program until August 2012. She leaves behind two brothers, Marion O. Sewell, Jr. (Avis) and Mitchell A. Sewell; two sisters, Marva A. Sewell and Marilyn Elmore (Thom); one aunt, Magnolia Key; one uncle, Jack Key of CA; three nieces; three nephews; and cousins all of the city; good neighbors and friends, Ella Mae and George Huffman, Jim Cox and the Cook Flea Market Vendors, co-workers, especially Mrs. Jeanette Bah-wah, and many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Piedmont Memorial Gardens with Evangelist Mitchell Sewell officiating. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Heather Shearer, the nurses and CNA's: Dione, Amber, Sara, Neil and others of ForsythRegional Cancer Center who cared for Mary while she picked on them. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the W-SBattered Women's Shelter orthe Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Online condolences can be made at www.russellfuneralservice.com (RUSSELL)
Published by Winston-Salem Journal from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2012.

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October 17, 2012

One Step Up(ftk) entire staff sends Pete and the entire Sewell family our LOVE! Terry,Debra Aunt Katie, FAYE AND keisha.

Amelia Linn

October 16, 2012

Mitch we think of you often & miss seeing you. To you and your family our prayers are with you and know that God is with you every step you take.

Melissa Worthen-thacker

October 13, 2012

You were my 6th grade teacher at Old Town elementary and you taught me to be respectful and fair. Later you were my daughters teacher at Pasiley and i remember you saying "she got a juicy mouth like you had when u were young". I will remember and love you always for your courage and firm teaching skills to make sure we got the education we deserve. Im sure you will hold class in heaven and get them straight as well. Rest n peace for you are an angel!

Gloria LaVon Jones

October 13, 2012

Mitch, I was sorry to learn of the passing of your sister. My prayers are with you and your family during this time of grief.

Paul & Cathy Tinsley

October 12, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Thomas & Nelda Hart

October 12, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our prayers.

October 12, 2012

Praying for you at this time of your great loss. May God wrap Hie ever loving arms around you. Beverly H. Sloan

Paulette Wells

October 12, 2012

Mitch, the Clayborn, Wells and Ford Families would like to express our deepest sympathy in the passing of your sister, May God sustain and keep you and your family in his loving care during your time of bereavement.

Camille Westmoreland

October 12, 2012

To the Sewell Family,

You all have a Jewel! I met Ms. Sewell while a college student at WSSU. My part-time job was at Paisley in the after-school program with her. She was truly my buddy! After I left that job, I would always stop in to see her! She was an awesome woman who kept the kids in line- and me too! I thank God for peace and comfort for the family during this time. God Bless!

Albert & Judy Tinsley

October 12, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lakisha Marshall

October 11, 2012

You will be truly missed Ms.Sewell

October 11, 2012

My children, Ebone' and TJ were after school students of Ms. Sewell. She did an amazing job and she will be missed so much.

Sirlonia Stevens

October 11, 2012

Dear Family Members,

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the passing of your loved one, Ms. Mary E. Sewell.

I want you to know that during this time of sadness and sorrow, may you find healing for your heart in the knowledge that there are others who truly share your loss. May God bless you and your family in your time of need.

Sincerely,

Dr. Vivian H. Burke
Mayor Pro Tempore
Chairman, Public Safety Committee
Council Member, Northeast Ward

Katrina and Dominique Boston

October 11, 2012

Ms. Sewell was tiny, tough as nails with a kind heart, put those kids in their place when they got out of line, encouraged them when they needed it and kept us Paisley parents informed and entertained. She will definately be missed!

October 11, 2012

thank you so much for signing the guestbook, a complete obit can be seen my logging on to Russell Funeral home
Marilyn, Mary's baby sister

Vickie Sewell

October 11, 2012

Rest in Peace Aunt Libby. You have touched so many lives in a positive manner. We were blessed to have you in our lives in one way or another, be it as your family, friends or your former students.

Anita Barber Ingram

October 11, 2012

Rest In Peace Dear Cousin. We'll Always Miss You and Love You, But God Loved you Best.

Reba Warren

October 11, 2012

Mrs. Sewell took great care of the students in the afterschool program at Paisley IB Middle Magnet School. Her passing is a loss for our family.

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