Sheila D. Sellers

July 2, 1960 - January 18, 2022

Sheila Sellers, 61, of Laurel, MS, went to her heavenly home January 18, 2022 at South Central Regional Center in Laurel. She was born on July 2, 1960 in Jones County, MS. She was a member of Ellisville First Assembly of God. Sheila loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and never wavered in her faith. Sheila has made her final journey to live eternally with Jesus. She stood on the promises of God. One of her favorite verses was Revelation 21:4 – He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain any more, for the former things have passed away. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, MS. Family viewing will be 10:30 – 11:00 a.m., public viewing 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and service at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel. Rev. Andy Stringfellow and Rev. Drew Holifield will officiate. Interment will be at Lowery Cemetery on Clara West Road in Wayne County, MS. Sheila was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Joe Smith; maternal grandparents, Lamar and Loyce Blackledge; paternal grandparents, Jeffie and Corrine Smith and niece, Amber Smith. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Joe “Nuggie” Sellers; her mother, Glenda Smith; sister, Brenda Smith (Larry); brother, Ken Smith (Mechelle); and nephews, Miles and Mason Smith. Sheila is also survived by her daughter, Sara Johnson; grandchildren, AbbiGail, Ashlyn, Drake, William Johnson, and John Henry Clements; great grandchildren, Sophia Johnson, Raelynn Johnson, and Emery Evans. Pallbearers will be family members. Masks may or may not be worn, but the family respectfully asks that precautions be considered. To view and sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.