Margaret

Sellers

Margaret Sellers

August 20th, 1939~ March 21st, 2017

D edicated mother, loving grandmother, and great grandmother. She passed in her home at the age of 77, on March 21st, 2017. Margaret was the light to many who couldn't see. She always carried herself with grace, and her strong faith in God was a breath of fresh air to remind all to never fear. She "never gave up and always shows up." Born on August 20th, 1939, to a loving family in South Carolina, Margaret was never a stranger to hard work. At the age of 9, she started her working life as a babysitter, and got paid 9 cents an hour .

Later, in 1959 she moved to the South Bronx, and married Fred Douglas Sellers. That's where it all began, on September 13th, 1960, she gave birth to her first child Michael. Margaret was always compassionate, loving, and caring and that continued as the family grew. She later had three other children, Donald, Monalita, and Suzette. She raised her kids the best way possible, and always wanted the best for them. So, in 1971 they all moved to Teaneck, New Jersey for a different type of life. She became a member of the Presbyterian Church of Teaneck, where she served as a Sunday School teacher, an usher, a member of the Fellowship Committee and was later ordained a Deacon. With her big smile, and loving hugs she was everything she was supposed to be. Many people loved her, respected her, and most importantly will always remember her. With her wisdom and powerful messages to all. She impacted many lives in different ways. Margaret always loved working with children, and the children loved her as evidenced in her relationship with the children at the Montessori school.

On August 23rd, 1989, she had her first granddaughter, Malikah Joy Gray. She then had a second grandchild Marquise Sellers, and then a great-grandson, Josiah Ahmad Gray.

Because of Margaret many have learned, believed, and will always put God first. She will be missed and never forgotten. Margaret is now home with the Lord, resting in peace. Anytime you want to talk to her, she is there and always will be near in spirit to listen, to guide and to protect over those who need her the most.

Rest in peace Grandma……...