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Benzell Marie Sells

1935 - 2013

Benzell Marie Sells obituary, 1935-2013, Salinas, CA

BORN

1935

DIED

2013

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405 North Sanborn Road

Salinas, California

Benzell Sells Obituary

SALINAS

Benzell M. Sells

Benzell Marie Sells, 77, longtime resident of Salinas, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, April 18, 2013, in Salinas. She was born May 24, 1935, in Paris, Texas.

Mother Sells leaves many family members to cherish her memory; her devoted husband of 58 years, Curtis Sells, Sr.; six children, Curtis E. Sells, Jr., Arlene M. Owens, Benny L. Sells, Wendell L. Sells, Theresa L. Washington and Eric A. Sells; step-daughter, Peggie Choate; brother, Artie Norwood; and sister, Cheryl Norwood.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 26, 2013 at 11 a.m., at the Greater Victory Temple, 1620 Broadway Avenue Obama Way, Seaside, CA 93955.

Burial to follow services at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, 850 Abbott St., Salinas, CA 93901.

Arrangements entrusted to Healey Mortuary & Crematory, www.healeymortuary.com

Published by The Salinas Californian on Apr. 23, 2013.
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To the Sells Family my prayers are with you and my condolence I pray hope and peace fill your hearts and home. MUCH LOVE to YOU and FAMILY!

Eddie Gonzales

April 30, 2013

coco blakeney

April 26, 2013

Mrs.Sells my mother Loertha Mae Marks-Gardner will be waiting to hold our hand. With all of my families condolences we wish all you the best. The Gardner Family.

Laura Joshua-Watson

April 26, 2013

My thoughts are with your family. I have had the honor of knowing Curtis and if she was as wonderful as him than she was perfect.

April 25, 2013

Strength and honor were her clothing...she looked well unto the ways of her household.. her children arose and called her blessed. She was a true virtuous woman. I will miss her dearly. She was a great inspiration to me spiritually and naturally, she was my HERO! We have lost a great warrior. She fought a good fight, she finished her course, she Kept the Faith. NOW there is laid up for her a crown of righteousness which the LORD shall give her. To the family: be strong in the Lord, let him comfort you and give you peace. My prayers are with you all. Love you Much.

Evang. Wanda Reyes

April 24, 2013

Dear Benny and Denise, I was very sad to hear of your mothers passing. May God Bless you and yours in your time of sorrow.

Virginia Arias-Valdez

April 23, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Virginia Arias-Valdez

April 23, 2013

Artie & Family: So sorry to hear of your loss. Many prayers to each of you. Savor all the good memories and have peace knowing that she is well now.

Gloria Rice

April 23, 2013

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