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Thelma Frances Seleen passed away April 15, 2018 at Salem Hospital. She was born December 6, 1944 to Jasper Hampton Campbell II and Thelma Lula (Baker) Campbell in Sumpter County, SC., the youngest of four children. In 1965 she married Robert F. White, who died in Vietnam in 1967. They had one daughter, Carol Shaw. Frances married Stanley Seleen in 1970 and they moved to Oregon in 1972. This marriage produced three children, Esther Hoffman, John Seleen, and Mark Seleen. They divorced in 1983. Fran was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother Jasper Hampton Campbell III. She is survived by her sister Nancy (Mayberry) Floyd, her brother John Campbell, her four children, and five grandchildren.
Fran loved music and taught herself to play the piano at a young age. She was part of the State Choir in South Carolina and delighted all who heard her sing. She was also on the basketball team at school. Fran loved to draw and paint, but her favorite hobby was gardening. In the early 1980's she began learning more about the Bible and its beautiful hope for the future and dedicated her life to Jehovah as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1984. Even after she became housebound she still endeavored to share her Bible hope with all she could and enjoyed seeing how current events fit in with Bible prophecy. Fran was known for being an excellent Scrabble player, making the tastiest fried chicken, and especially for her generosity to others. In the past few years she and her sister came up with many creative riddles and puns that they enjoyed sharing. She will always be remembered for her warm smile and concern for others, right up to the end of her life.
Services for Frances will be held Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2858 Wallace Hills Ct. NW, Salem, OR 97304 at 2:00 PM.
It's been many years since I have seen your sweet face my dear Cousin Frances. I have wonderful memories of spending time with you and listening to your beautiful voice as you sang and played piano at Aunt Thelma and Uncle JH's. You took care of me a lot and you were always so kind and gentle spirited. My prayers for comfort to all of your loved ones.
My deepest condolences to the Seleen family. Even though I did not have the pleasure of knowing Mrs. Thelma Seleen, I know that losing a loved is painful. Wishing to send a comforting hope for the future based on the words said by Job in Job 14:15 - "You will call, and I will answer you. You will long for the work of your hands." May the hope of once again seeing our loved ones give you the strength that you need during this difficult time. For more information, please visit JW.org
I was honored to share birthdays (December 6) with "Chookie" Campbell. Even though she was a year older, we still had fun celebrating our special day. I had so many fond memories from the Baker Reunions, playing with the cousins, laughing as we enjoyed each other's company. To remind me of those special times, I call my daughter "Chookie". Each time that I address my "Chookie", it brings back the wonderful times that we enjoyed. Love to "Chookie" Campbell, her family and the entire Baker Clan.
From day one that I meet Frances I was welcome to her family And she always make me feel loved........She will forever in my heart I will miss her voice Thank you for all the love.
Mom was truly a motherly mother, so affectionate. She was self-sacrificing and did a wonderful job caring for four children as a single mom. Unlike many women who are happy when their children go back to school, she wanted us around. The last 24 years were difficult with her having to be confined to her home, but she still found contentment in her situation. I am eagerly looking forward to welcoming her back in perfect health, able to eat a wide variety of foods again, able to stand up straight and move pain-free. I'm going to miss her beautiful voice. Once she called the pizza parlor to place an order and when she went to pick it up the employee said he wanted to see who was on the other end of the phone after hearing her voice. She will be so missed.
I met Fran in 1989. My first impression of her proved true over the years. She was a genuinely sweet person and very humble.
25 years ago her daughter Carol became my daughter -in - law, so Fran became part of my family. Her love for our God, Jehovah drew us even closer. I will miss her immensely until I see her in the resurrection young and vibrant.
We never had the chance to meet this special lady but hearing about her from my cousin Wendy Mowrer, we anxiously await to meet her in the resurrection. She will have a WONDERFUL time gardening in the Paradise!
Mike
In spite of all her talent and beauty, she was one of the most humble people I’ve ever known. And one of the most gentle and loving. She was my aunt and was the very best of influences on me during my formative years, and all my life really. One special woman, loved and missed.
Frances was my sister, she will forever be in my heart. And she will always be my precious.sister. She was , even from a child, gentle , sweet and humble. Very talented.
She had an amazing capacity for love and generosity.I love my sister so much, and i grieve, but so many precious memories. I love you, my dearest sister..
May Thelma's family be comforted at this time of loss. Thank you for trusting Johnson Funeral Home.