Velma Lea Cain Sellers, 95, of Hartburg, passed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 25, 2013.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend James M. Sellers, Jr., Reverend Randy Van Pay and Reverend Glen Landry. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg.
Pallbearers will be Justin Feldschau, James C. Sellers, John M. Van Pay, Ricky M. Van Pay, Robert M. Irving Sr. and Robert M. Irving, Jr.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Born on October 16, 1917, in Anacoco, Louisiana, to William Augustus Cain and Lora (Hart) Cain, Mrs. Sellers had lived in Hartburg for the past 67 years. She was a homemaker and member of Oak Grove Tabernacle in Hartburg.
Mrs. Sellers and her husband, Reverend James M. Sellers, Sr., were the founding pastors of First Assembly of God Church in Bloomington, Texas and of the Full Gospel Church in the Pocket community of South Newton County. For 10 years, they pastored the Mauriceville Assembly of God Church.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Morgan Sellers, Sr. and son John W.R. Sellers, Mrs. Sellers is survived by her son, James Morgan Sellers, Jr. and his wife, Betty Ann of Hartburg; daughters, Meredith Lorena Stark and her husband, Dale of Orange and Mary Kathryn Van Pay and her husband Randy of San Antonio.
She is also survived by her brother, Cecil Cain of Zephyr; sisters, Edna Knapp of Vidor, Ivon Nelson of Port Arthur, Mary Galante of Acworth, Georgia; seven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Condolences
Steven& Joyce Dans
June 28, 2013
It is with great regent that Steven and Joyce Dans family are unable to be with you as you come together to celebrate the life of your wonderful mother. I will always remember her as a Godly women. She knew her God and she knew Him well. All of you are in our prayers. With much love Joyce Kay
Bobby & Kimberly Stephens
June 27, 2013
Bobby & Kimberly Stephens purchased the Strength & Solace Spray for the family of Velma Lea Sellers.
Anonymous
June 27, 2013
Pink Tribute Spray was purchased for the family of Velma Lea Sellers.
Rev. Donald Frazier
June 26, 2013
Sending prayers on behalf of the Pocket Full Gospel Church for the Sellers family. Praying for peace and comfort in this time of need. Praying for a Blessing on the family. Yes, this is the same church in which her and Bro. Sellers started. God Bless You All, Rev. Donald Frazier Pastor, Pocket Full Gospel Church