Dorothy "Dot" Sellers Leigh

Dorothy “Dot” Sellers Leigh, 98, of Garfield, Arkansas, passed away on November 14th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Dot was born on October 2nd, 1925 in St. Petersburg, Florida to Evelyn Best Sellers and Leon Herbert Sellers Sr. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Leon Herbert Sellers Jr., her daughter, Linda Turner, her son, Steve Leigh, grandson, Jeff Turner, and great grandson, Richard Bellini.

Dot is survived by her five grandchildren: Shannon (Patty Brandon), Kellie Baugh (Robert), Sandra Bellini, Brian Turner (Angela), and Holly Turner (Jeff); nieces, Darby and Leigh Sellers; 12 great-grandchildren, Heather Gootee, Gage and Robert Maddalozzo, Danial, Zane, and Hannah Bellini, Lindsey and Nick Turner, Charlie Wheeler, Hillary Risley (Charlie), Trenton Stone, and Ethan Shorter; and three great-great-grandchildren, CJ, Korben, and Trace Risley.

Dot was an avid Bowler for over 50 years in Florida. She was one of the first women to bowl a 600 series in Pinellas, Florida. She was instrumental in starting the St. Petersburg Women’s Bowling Association (SPWBA), where she served as President, Director, and lifetime member. She was elected to the SPWBA Hall of Fame in 1977. Dot touched many lives, and those around her knew she was strong, independent, and, sometimes, a little feisty. She was a true lady, and will be dearly missed by so many.

Honoring Dot’s love for animals, in lieu of flowers, we request you donate to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).