Betty Jean Freeman Sealey

Betty Jean Freeman Sealey, age 94, of Leicester, died July 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Freeman and Eva Freeman.

Along with her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Calvin W. Sealey, whom she met at church; two brothers, Don Freeman and George Freeman; two sisters, Kathleen Franklin and Wanda Spivey; and a grandson, Michael Lawrence Sealey.

Those left behind to cherish Betty’s memory include her two sons, Calvin W. Sealey, Jr. with his wife Patricia Sealey, and Edward Sealey with his wife Lynn Sealey; her granddaughter, Michelle Sealey Lee; four great-grandchildren, Hannah and Ben Blankenship, Olivia and Madeline Lee; three great-great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Lucas and Adalyn; and her great-niece, Danielle Franklin. She was loved and cherished by all who knew her.

Betty was the matriarch of five generations; she was a loving and devoted wife, mother and Mamaw. She enjoyed family vacations, reading her Bible, painting ceramics, crocheting, working jigsaw puzzles, cooking, and spending time with her family.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.

A graveside service will follow at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday at Green Hills Cemetery, with Rev. Ed. Jennings officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org.