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Velma “Jean” Sefton, 92, of Port Orange, FL

Velma “Jean” Sefton, 92, of Port Orange, FL, formerly of Vandalia, died on Monday, Aug. 9, 2021.

Jean was born December 31, 1929, the daughter of Orville and Pearl (Yakel) Nethery. She married Kenneth (Kilburn) Sefton on Feb. 12, 1949. Together they celebrated nearly 69 years of marriage before his passing on February 2, 2018.

Mrs. Sefton was a member of Northside Christian Church.

She is survived by daughters Chris Sefton and Terry Gavis. Sisters-in-law Faye Schwarm (Bob) and Donna Sefton, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Wayne and Willard Neathery, sisters Frances Reed and Shirley Bruegger.

Private graveside serves will be held at a later date at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Sefton Township. Memorials may be made to Northside Christian Churcn or Mt. Carmel Cemetery.