Mary Sewell, 78, dies

Versailles, KY — Brittany Farms is sad to report the death of Mary Sewell at the age of 78. She was the booking administrator for Brittany Farms Stallion Management for 21 years.

She took a leave of absence in March 2017 because of health issues.

She spent more than 40 years of her life in the Standardbred horse business. She was the office manager for three farms and did pedigree research and writing for Pedi-Type.

Her husband, Bob, who passed away in October of 2018, was the stallion manager at Almahurst Farms and farm manager at Fair Chance and Killydonnell Farms in Ohio.

Mrs. Sewell helped administer the stallion careers of Artsplace, Artiscape, Valley Victory, Life Sign, Real Desire, Glidemaster, American Ideal and many more.

She leaves behind two sons, Dean (Peggy) and David; two granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren.

She was born in Ohio and leaves behind many friends in Ohio and around the country. She was always a pleasure to work with and was truly a great friend who would do anything for you. She loved to cook and travel to Ohio to see her friends. She loved the Standardbred business, the Red Mile and its people, of which she dedicated her life to.

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