Shirley Sonija Sellers

   Shirley Sonija Sellers, age 61 of Mocksville, North Carolina departed this world on August 30, 2023.

   Shirley was born on February 26, 1962, in Patterson, New Jersey.  She was the daughter of the late Oscar Lee Sellers and Harriet Vivian (Morrison) Bryant.  In addition to her mother and father, Shirley was preceded in death by her grandson Kymichael Sellers and her nephew Mikey Lewis.

   In life, Shirley chose a career in the health care field where she worked with the direct care staff giving handicap care.  She worked for many years until she was no longer able.  Shirley was of the Baptist faith and attended Shiloh Baptist Church.  Shirley enjoyed many things in life, like being made up with colorful hairstyles, making floral arrangements, and providing child care.

   Shirley leaves behind to treasure her memory, a son Russell Donta Sellers (Danielle) of Hawaii, a daughter Shanta Kacinni Sellers of Mocksville, six brothers Anthony Sellers (Angie) of Mocksville, Donnie Sellers of Mocksville, Royal Morrison of Mocksville, Patrick Sellers of Englewood, NJ, Dean Sellers of Englewood, and Anthony Sellers of Englewood, four sisters Judy Hargrave (Joe) of Lexington, NC, Christina Lewis of Mocksville, Shenita Straughn of Englewood, and Tammy Sellers of Englewood.  Also, surviving Shirley are her grandchildren Russell Jr. Sellers, Keanu Sellers, and Tre’Honest McKenzie.

   A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 30, at Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville beginning at 2:00 pm. The Repass will be held at Center Community directly following the service.  Pastor Rodney Barker will officiate the memorial service.

   In loving memory of Shirley, memorials can be made to Baptist Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center.

We, the staff at Davie Funeral Service of Mocksville, are honored to serve the family.

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