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Darlene E. Sell

Darlene Elizabeth Sell, 97, of Huntington, IN, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at 9 p.m.  at Oakbrook Village, in Huntington.

Mrs. Sell worked at Bud’s Shoe Repair in Huntington for 23 years and was a member of New Hope United Church of Christ in Bippus and Rebekah Lodge No. 37 in Andrews.

She was born Aug. 17, 1920, in Wabash County to Jesse and Pearl (Moser) Schaffer. She married Irvin V. Sell on March 25, 1939, in Huntington; he preceded her in death on March 9, 2005.

Survivors include a son, Max E. (Jo Ann) Sell, of Huntington; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

She is also preceded in death by a daughter, Peggy Ruschhaupt.

Calling is  Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with a funeral service immediately following at 11 a.m., at Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington. Rev. Ken Thompson will officiate. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory in Huntington County.

Preferred memorials are to New Hope United Church of Christ or Shriners Hospitals for Children, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 W. Park Drive, Huntington IN, 46750.

Online condolences may be made at baileylove.com.