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Lori Ann Sellers Herbin
Lori Ann Sellers Herbin peacefully passed away on February 12, 2026. She was born December 20, 1970 in Wilmington, Delaware but spent most of her life in Outer Banks. She had a way of lighting up every room that she entered. Though her light has now dimmed, the warmth she shared will never be forgotten. Her witty, snarky humor was always meant in kindness. She found so much joy in cooking and hosting parties. Sunday fundays were her specialty- especially during the football season since she was an avid Cowboys fan.
The hospitality business came naturally to Lori. She often joked she was forced into child labor at the age of 14. Lori worked at many locations such as Lance’s Seafood, Seascape, Slammin Sammys, Mulligans, and Awful Arthurs. Her loyal customers took her abuse and many followed her from place to place because she took very good care of them. Lori also loved to travel. She took a cross country road trip with friends after graduating from Manteo High School in 1988. She was always ready for adventure as she traveled to many islands and countries.
Lori is survived by her mother, Mary Ann Szymanski Newman and her father, David Sellers (Monica); her twin sister, Jenifer Roe (Blair); her sister, Amy Zielinski (Mike); her beloved nephews, Marshall and Hayden Roe and Seamus, Brendan, and Rohan Zeilinski; her maternal grandfather, Ed “Pop” Szymanski; her aunts and uncles who were more like siblings to her; Linda, Kathy, Eddie, Susie, Maureen, Timmy, Stevie, Beth, Luci and Lee Sellers; and many other family members and friends. To say she will be missed is an understatement.
Lori was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Susanne “Granny” Szymanski as well as her paternal grandparents, Jesse and Jean Sellers, and the love of her life, Buddy Toler.
A celebration of Lori’s life is planned for Saturday April 18, 2026 from 2 pm to 6 pm at the Old Nags Head Cove Clubhouse. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lori’s honor to the Outer Banks Relief Foundation 103 E. 8th St. Nags Head NC, 27959. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com . Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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So truly sorry for your loss. I got to see Lori shortly after Buddy passed away. She seemed very sad. I pray she is at peace now. Praying for all of you during this difficult time.
Will miss my cousin and our chats but I know she is at peace.
So sorry to hear about this. My heart goes out to the families and friends..
Love you Lori
Jennifer and family . You are in my thoughts and prayers. She will be missed Lori. Fly. High sweet lady. See you on the other side my friend
Deepest condolences to friends and family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I love you, & my prayer is for peace for your aching heart. Xox
I will miss my LorLu. Rest in peace, my beautiful niece.
I will miss you Lori! You are now at peace. Love you ! ❤️
At a loss for words...rest in peace, Lori. Love u... My most sincere condolences to family and friends.💔
Mary Ann, my heart goes out to you. I am so very sorry. Luanne
Can't believe that wild child & shining star has left us. So many memories of her, Jennifer & Amy when I worked with Mary Ann at health department. Big hug to you all. Much love ❤️
So sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Prayers go out to your whole family. ❤️❤️🙏🙏
Maryanne and family so sorry to hear about Lori passing away was really in shocked to see it yesterday on gallop page maybe she had a broken heart 💔 from missing buddy I know they was closed so sorry sending prayers out to u all she in heaven now
I worked with Lori at Slammin’ Sammy’s. She was an amazing human being and I am truly sorry for everyone’s loss. My prayers are with all Lori’s family and friends.
Rest in peace Lori. Prayers for comfort to the family. 🙏🏼
My heart is broken, hearing about your passing. I'm humbled to have worked with you at Slammin Sammy's for 5 years, you made that place rock!! Rest in peace 🙏 my ol friend. Condolences to your family, specially to your twin. Always in my heart ❤️.
Will miss my cousin who luved to boss me around . Miss that already . She was so fun to be around
Mary Ann, my heart is broken for you. I’m so sorry for your loss. It has been a long time since I saw your girls. That was way back in the day when we worked at the Health Department. Lori was a beautiful girl. I lost my Charles a couple years ago. It is absolutely the worse thing in the world to lose a child. I know how your heart feels. I will be thinking of you and the girls and keeping you all in my prayers. I love you Mary Ann. Take care. Verna and Charlie
Sorry to hear about Lori. She's going to be missed
Sincerest Condolences 💔 Prayers for Healing as You Mourn Your Loss 🙏 Lori was a Wonderful Person with a Beautiful Heart. I will miss her deeply. Much Love, Yoyo and Family
Love you Lori and you will be missed. You're at peace now.
Missing you already! I know you and Buddy are together <3
Oh Mary Ann I'm so very sorry for you and all who loved her. Nothing will take your pain away so try to put all the happy memories in your head. You're in my thoughts and my heart.
Dave and family, We are so deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your beautiful daughter Lori. No parent should have to experience this pain, and our heart breaks for you and your family. Her memory will live on through Her memory will live on through the love, lessons, and kindness she shared, as well as the lasting impact of her actions, and passions. Sending you strength, love, and sincere condolences during this incredibly difficult time. 💕 RIP Lori 🙏
I was sorry to hear of Lori's passing. She was always a bright spot at any time I ran into her She will be missed.
So truly sorry for your loss. I got to see Lori shortly after Buddy passed away. She seemed very sad. I pray she is at peace now. Praying for all of you during this difficult time.
Will miss my cousin and our chats but I know she is at peace.
So sorry to hear about this. My heart goes out to the families and friends..
Love you Lori
Jennifer and family . You are in my thoughts and prayers. She will be missed Lori. Fly. High sweet lady. See you on the other side my friend
Deepest condolences to friends and family.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
I love you, & my prayer is for peace for your aching heart.
Xox
I will miss my LorLu. Rest in peace, my beautiful niece.
I will miss you Lori! You are now at peace. Love you ! ❤️
At a loss for words…rest in peace, Lori. Love u…
My most sincere condolences to family and friends.💔
Mary Ann, my heart goes out to you. I am so very sorry.
Luanne
Can’t believe that wild child & shining star has left us. So many memories of her, Jennifer & Amy when I worked with Mary Ann at health department. Big hug to you all. Much love ❤️
So sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Prayers go out to your whole family. ❤️❤️🙏🙏
Maryanne and family so sorry to hear about Lori passing away was really in shocked to see it yesterday on gallop page maybe she had a broken heart 💔 from missing buddy I know they was closed so sorry sending prayers out to u all she in heaven now
I worked with Lori at Slammin’ Sammy’s. She was an amazing human being and I am truly sorry for everyone’s loss. My prayers are with all Lori’s family and friends.
Rest in peace Lori. Prayers for comfort to the family. 🙏🏼
My heart is broken, hearing about your passing. I’m humbled to have worked with you at Slammin Sammy’s for 5 years, you made that place rock!! Rest in peace 🙏 my ol friend. Condolences to your family, specially to your twin. Always in my heart ❤️.
Will miss my cousin who luved to boss me around . Miss that already . She was so fun to be around
Mary Ann, my heart is broken for you. I’m so sorry for your loss. It has been a long time since I saw your girls. That was way back in the day when we worked at the Health Department. Lori was a beautiful girl. I lost my Charles a couple years ago. It is absolutely the worse thing in the world to lose a child. I know how your heart feels. I will be thinking of you and the girls and keeping you all in my prayers. I love you Mary Ann. Take care. Verna and Charlie
Sorry to hear about Lori. She’s going to be missed
Sincerest Condolences 💔 Prayers for Healing as You Mourn Your Loss 🙏 Lori was a Wonderful Person with a Beautiful Heart. I will miss her deeply. Much Love, Yoyo and Family
Love you Lori and you will be missed. You’re at peace now.
Missing you already! I know you and Buddy are together <3
Oh Mary Ann I’m so very sorry for you and all who loved her. Nothing will take your pain away so try to put all the happy memories in your head. You’re in my thoughts and my heart.
Dave and family,
We are so deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your beautiful daughter Lori. No parent should have to experience this pain, and our heart breaks for you and your family. Her memory will live on through Her memory will live on through the love, lessons, and kindness she shared, as well as the lasting impact of her actions, and passions.
Sending you strength, love, and sincere condolences during this incredibly difficult time. 💕
RIP Lori 🙏
I was sorry to hear of Lori’s passing. She was always a bright spot at any time I ran into her
She will be missed.