About This Memory Space
This page was created for Betty Jean Sedam's family and friends as a place to remember them, to share stories, and to keep their memory close in everyday life.
It is cared for and added to over time by the people who knew them, and everyone is invited to contribute, whether that is a story, a photo, a few words, or a simple note.
Many families visit places like this not just once, but again and again, especially on quiet days or meaningful anniversaries. This page is here for those moments, wherever you are.
A place to return to when you want to feel close again, to remember a moment, or to leave a few words for others to read. Over time, it grows through the voices of everyone who knew and loved them.
Light a Candle Growing
Light a candle to honor Betty Jean Sedam's memory. Each lighting keeps their memory burning bright for 23 hours.
Candle lit burns 23 hours. Come back and light it again after 23 hours to keep the memory burning.
Limited to 5 lightings per hour to prevent abuse.
Memory Wall Growing
Stories, photos, and memories shared by people who knew Betty Jean Sedam. This is the heart of this space—a collection that grows as more people contribute.
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Life & Legacy
Betty Jean Sedam crafted a life rich with family bonds, simple joys, and unwavering devotion, leaving behind a tapestry of love woven through generations in Indianapolis.
Born in Indianapolis to Eugene Denzil Fulk and Freida Elizabeth Fulk, Betty Jean Sedam grew up alongside her brother Richard, who preceded her in death. On March 11, 1950, she united in marriage with Billy Scott Sedam, building a foundation for a family-centered existence. As a dedicated homemaker, she poured her energy into nurturing her home and loved ones, finding delight in tending gardens, preparing meals, and stitching creations by hand. Above all, her profound, selfless affection defined her interactions, creating enduring connections that spanned her 94 years.
Betty devoted her days to homemaking, where she excelled in creating a welcoming home through her talents in gardening, cooking, and sewing—skills that sustained and delighted her family for decades.
Photos of Betty's Life
Family & Loved Ones
Cherished moments in the garden or around the kitchen table defined Betty Jean Sedam's world, where she showered her expansive family with boundless, selfless affection. She and Billy Scott Sedam welcomed children Pamela Aull (with Edward), Steven Sedam, and Stanley Sedam. Grandchildren Kelli Bowling (with Scott), Billy Sedam II, Scott Lanning, and James Sedam (with Liv) brought her immense joy, alongside great-grandchildren Elizabeth, Thomas, and Caroline Bowling; Damon and Alyssa Sedam; Isaiah Lanning; and Evie and Jude Sedam—each one a source of shared laughter and treasured times.
Remembered by Friends & Family
Tributes from those touched by Betty Jean Sedam's warmth echo her reputation as a pillar of quiet strength and generosity, with many recalling her nurturing spirit and the comfort she provided through everyday acts of kindness.
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