Pauline Sellers Wilson
Ava, Missouri

Pauline Sellers Wilson was born Nov. 2, 1926 in Douglas County, MO, the daughter of Bailey and Ethel (Blankenship) Burton and departed this life Aug. 23, 2006 at the age of 79 years 9 months and 21 days.

Pauline was a life long resident of the Ava area. Pauline earned a college degree with a teaching certificate and was employed and retired from the Division of Family Services in Douglas County after 35 years of service. Pauline loved working on the farm, gardening and fishing. Her delight was being with her family and especially her grandchildren.

Pauline and Burl Sellers were united in marriage in Mt. Home, AR and to this union two sons were born. On Feb. 22, 1990 Mr. Sellers preceded her in death.

Jan. 31, 1993 Pauline and John Wilson were united in marriage in Douglas County, Missouri at the Frye Church where Pauline was a member.

Pauline was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Bill Burton and a sister Bertha Haskins. She is survived by her husband, John, of the home, Ava, MO, two sons, Steven Sellers, Ava, Mo, Gregory and TeNeil Sellers, Ozark, MO, four grandchildren, Brandon, Stephanie, Bryan, Katrina and soon to be Broderick, two sisters, Dessie Buchanan, and Bernice Steele both of Ava, MO and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services will be 2:30 P.M., Sat. Aug. 26, 2006 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO with the Revs. Oren Alcorn and Donnie Pruiett officiating. Interment will follow in the Ava Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 7 to 8 P.M. in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Road Runners Car Club to benefit Toys 4 Kids in Douglas County.