Thelma Jean Sellards

Thelma Jean Sellards obituary, Martin, KY

Thelma Jean Sellards

Thelma Sellards Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home - Prestonsburg on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Thelma Jean Sellards, age 81 of Betsy Layne, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Riverview Health Care, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. She was born May 19, 1944 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Noah & Dolly Mulkey Nichols. She is survived by her Son: Mark Anthony Sellards of Betsy Layne, Kentucky; Brothers: James Nichols of East Point, Kentucky, Glen Nichols of Marion, Ohio & Roy Nichols of Banner, Kentucky; Sister: Patty Owens of Prestonsburg, Kentucky; 4 Grandchildren. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her son: James Dean Sellards & brother: Robert Nichols. She will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Visitation will begin Monday, November 3, 2025 at 6pm at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Prestonsburg, Kentucky and will continue all day Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Funeral Services will held Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 11am at the funeral home with Ernie Justice officiating
Burial will follow at Adkins Cemetery, Cow Pen, Pikeville, Kentucky

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