Emma Lavonne Sellers

Emma Lavonne Sellers obituary, Paducah, KY

Emma Lavonne Sellers

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Emma Sellers Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 9, 2025.
Emma Lavonne Sellers (née Wheeler) was born on October 28, 1943, to Jeff and Emma Lambdin Wheeler, and passed away at home on October 5, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Thomas Sellers, and three children: Chris Neal, Chad Neal, and Shelley Hollingsworth; and three stepchildren: Sherry Frye, Tricia Hollister, and Kristie Sellers. She also leaves behind ten grandchildren. Pre-deceased by her first husband of 29 years, Larry Neal, on March 25, 1993, and her brother Jeff Washington "J W" Wheeler, on October 15, 2005.

After graduating from Deer High School in Arkansas in 1961, she attended Arkansas Tech, where she played basketball. She proceeded to earn her degree in Business and taught high school typing and shorthand in Leavenworth, Kansas.

She dedicated her life to Jehovah and was baptized on April 3, 1971. About a year and a half later, she entered the full-time ministry in September of 1972. She loved nothing more than talking about God in the door-to-door ministry and helping ones to learn about Him and His Kingdom. During her over 45-year career as a Regular Pioneer, she assisted many to the point of dedication and baptism.

Her memorial service will be on Sunday, November 9th, at 3:30 PM CST at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3035 Parker St, Paducah, KY 42003.

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Nov

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Memorial service

3:30 p.m.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

3035 Parker St, Paducah , KY 42003

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