Sylvia Noldean (Copeland) Sells, age 97, of Cordell Hull Memorial Drive in Byrdstown, TN, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Pickett Care and Rehab.
She was born December 9, 1922 in Byrdstown, TN to Peter Turney Copeland and Laura Ester (Amonette) Copeland. She was a shirt factory worker, a quilter, and a member of the Wolf River United Baptist Church.
Sylvia is survived by: (1) Daughter: Judy Storie and Husband: Larry; (1) Son: Rudy H. Sells and Wife: Jeanette; (1) Sister: Doris Neal; (2) Brothers: Gale Copeland and Wife: Eva, Jerry Copeland and Wife: Linda; (5) Grandchildren: Tina Roberts and Husband: Larry, Suzanne Sabin and Husband: Sean, Shawn Storie and Wife: Kathy, Danielle Sells, Scott Storie and Wife: Nicole; (10) Great-Grandchildren. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
She is preceded in death by her Parents: Peter Turney Copeland and Laura Ester (Amonette) Copeland; (4) Sisters: Mary Lou Chiles, Maureen Holt, Hazel Reagan, Kathleen Reagan; (2) Brothers: Turney Copeland and Delano Copeland.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. from the Wolf River United Baptist Church. Bro. Rick Cross and Bro. Randy Tompkins will be officiating. Burial will be in the Amonett Cemetery.
*The friends will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.*
*The body will lie in state at Wolf River United Baptist Church Saturday morning from 8:00 A.M. until time of service at 10:00 A.M.*