Clara Mae Sells, 79, of Mountain Ash Drive, Bluefield, WV, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at her home.
Born on December 8, 1934 in Bluefield, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Missouri Williams Cornell. She had been a resident of Green Valley for 10 years and was of the Protestant faith. She formerly worked for Warden’s Market in Bluewell and several other retail establishments.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford Bailey; her second husband, Billy Lee Sells; 4 brothers; 1 sister; and a grandson, Kevin Thomas.
Survivors include:
Son: Donald (Jessie) Bailey of Duhring
2 stepsons: Rodney Lee Sells of Logan
Dr. Kenneth Wayne Sells of Logan
Daughter: Carolyn Neal and husband Warren of Bluefield
Step-Daughter:Jacqueline Lambert and Alvin of Brushfork.
7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren
Special Friend: John Sullivan of Bluefield
Several nieces and nephews
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with Minister Frank Watkins officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell where family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Friends may call on Friday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus, 100 Second Street, Princeton, WV 24740.
Online condolences will be accepted at www.cravens-shires.com
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home, 3431 Coal Heritage Road (Bluewell), Bluefield, WV 24701 is serving the family.