Grace Sellers

Chesterfield, SC

Mrs. Grace Elizabeth Rivers Sellers, age 92, affectionately known to her family and friends as “Granny Grace” entered into rest on Friday, January 20, 2017. Funeral Services will be 4:00 PM Monday, January 23, 2017 at Hopewell Baptist Church by Pastor Phil Wyatt, Rev. Ronald Thurman, and Phillip Caulder, Jr. with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home.

Mrs. Sellers was born February 29, 1924 in Mt. Croghan, SC a daughter of the late Ralph K. and Mattie Summerford Rivers. She was a graduate of Mt. Croghan High School and a faithful member of Hopewell Baptist Church. Granny Grace served the Lord through the years at her church as Youth Sunday School Teacher for over 50 years, was a member of the Adult Choir, member of the W.M.U. and was involved in various other activities and committees in the church. She was also a member of the Chesterfield Chapter of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Sellers’ hobbies included collecting dolls and enjoying being outdoors in God’s creation working in her flowers.

In addition to her parents, Granny Grace was also preceded in death by her husband, Burris Sellers; son-in-law, Carson Diggs; and 5 brothers, Joseph, Kemp, George, Lester, and James Rivers.

Survivors include her children, James Richard (Phyllis) Sellers, Judy Diggs both of Chesterfield, SC, and Sharon (David) Thurman of Ruby, SC; grandchildren, Teresa Diggs, Scott (Theressa) Diggs, Jonathan (Michelle) Sellers, Sarah (Justin) Griggs, and D.P. (Cynthia) Thurman; great grandchildren, Clifton (Crystal) Mangum, Cody Diggs, Ryan Sellers, and Haley Diggs; great great grandchild, Caston Mangum; and sister, Margaret (Gene) Sellers of Ruby, SC.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Dr. Newsom and the staff of Cheraw Family Medicine; long – time caregiver, Sherry Honeycutt; Dr. Dyer and the staff of McLeod Health of Cheraw; and the staff of Cheraw Healthcare for the loving care shown to Granny Grace and her family.

The family cordially requests that memorials be made to Hopewell Baptist Church, 15066 Hwy. 9, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) is serving the Sellers Family.