Vera "Mema" Sellers

Vera Newman Sellers “Mema”, 97, of Bluffton, SC passed away on June 15, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 26, 1928,  in Bulloch County, GA to the late Mr. and Mrs. Marvin and Ethel Chassereau Newman.

Ms. Vera worked as a nurse for over 65 years. When not working, she enjoyed cooking, sewing and crocheting, and loved taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren. Being a devout Christian, attending church was a very important part of her life.

Left to cherish her memory are  her daughter, Rita Ferguson; six grandchildren, Jason Ferguson(Jenny), Dana Raines(Paul), Melissa Cahill(Stephen), Shawn Sellers, Nicki Jacoby(Bubba), Courtney Sellers; eight great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren;  nephew, Stephen Rushing(Kirsten); niece, Maria Stephens(Mike); forever son-in law, Jim Ferguson; and dear friends, Stephen and Marlene Kinard. She was predeceased by her husband, John R. Sellers, Jr., and one son, Ricky Sellers.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Red Dam Baptist Church in Hardeeville, SC. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 am at the church, until the hour of service. Burial will be at 2:00 pm at Hillcrest Abbey East, 1600 Wheaton Street, Savannah, GA.

The family request memorial donations be made to Red Dam Baptist Church, General Fund, 488 Red Dam Church Road, Hardeeville, SC 29927.

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