Mavis Joy Sellers Drummond, age 71, a longtime resident of Northport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at her home amongst family and friends. Joy had just celebrated her 71st birthday on Nov. 2. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Five Points Baptist Church with Rev. Ben Jameson officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with Sunset Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight at the church.
Born in Boligee, Ala. in 1939 to the late Irving Elmer and Annie Frances Sellers, she attended Greene County High School. On June 15, 1959, Joy married her high school sweetheart, Robert Wayne "Bobby" Drummond, who survives. She was the loving parent of four lucky children and the grandparent to six even luckier grandchildren. Joy retired from her position at Matthews Elementary School in 1994.
Joy was an active and much loved member of Five Points Baptist Church in Northport for 42 years. She was most noted and loved as a Sunday school teacher for multiple generations. She was also a Gideon.
Joy had numerous talents. She was a fabulous cook and baker. Joy enjoyed gardening, camping, and spending time with her friends and family. She had a wonderful smile that could light up a room.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert "Robby" and Donna Drummond of Houston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Farrell Rieger of Gadsden, Ala.; daughter and son-in-law, Mechelle and Joey Massey of Coker, Ala.; son and daughter-in-law, Nick and Pam Drummond of Northport; grandchildren, Katie and Rachel Drummond of Houston, Texas, Dax and Zane Massey of Coker, and Leslie and Mitchell Drummond of Northport; her brother, Ralph Sellers of Texas; her sister, Sadie Robinson of Georgia; and 22 nieces and nephews.
Memorial gifts may be made to the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 or via [email protected], or to Five Points Baptist Church, 3718 36th St, Northport, AL 35473.
Pallbearers will be her nephews, Don Drummond, Jason Drummond, Danny Robinson, Ronnie Robinson, Lee Drummond, Dee Phillips, Derek Phillips, Dennis Drummond, Phillip Drummond, Heath Drummond, Cody Drummond, Michael Drummond, and Tim Sellers.
The family is so very appreciative of your prayers and dedicated support. Special thanks for the love shown by the Grace Sunday School Class and members of Five Points Baptist Church. The family would also like to thank Amedisys Hospice Care and, in particular, employees Cindy, Keesha, and Arlene for making Mom fall in love with you.
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