Patricia "Joyce" Sellers

Ruby, SC

Mrs. Patricia “Joyce” Smith Sellers, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, September 10, 2026 at her home. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, September 14, 2026 at Ruby Baptist Church by Pastor Ronald Thurman with burial to follow in the Ruby Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 10:00 – 11:00 AM Monday, prior to the service in the sanctuary of the church.

Born on September 5, 1944, in Kannapolis, NC, Joyce was the daughter of the late Leonard Jerome Smith and Janie Florence Hancock Smith. She worked at Comfy Textiles in Pageland and in later years, enjoyed working at Piggly Wiggly, always ready for a friendly conversation. A faithful lifelong member of Ruby Baptist Church, Joyce cherished her cats and loved solving word search puzzles. Her greatest joy was being “Nanny” to her grandchildren and the community's children, remembered for her boundless love for everyone.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sellers was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bobby” Sellers; son, Mike Sellers; brothers, Robert Smith, Jerry Smith,and Charles Smith  

Survivors include her son, Rick (Kelly) Sellers of Ruby, SC; grandchildren, Alyssa Sellers and Seth Sellers both of Ruby, SC; brother, William Smith of Ruby, SC; sisters-in-law, Mary Adams of Chesterfield, SC, Mary Smith, Avanella (Johnny) Shaw, and Linda (J.C.) Thurman all of Ruby, SC; nephew, Matt (Faye) Smith of Ruby, SC; nieces, Angie (Robert) Smith of Ruby, SC, and Pam (Hal) Walter of Mt. Croghan, SC; 2 great nephews; and her sister of the heart, Pat Stancil of Ruby, SC.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Gentiva Hospice of Chesterfield for the exceptional care and support provided.

Memorials may be made to Gentiva Hospice of Chesterfield, 205 E. Main Street, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC serving the Sellers family.

For more information, please visit www.mrcfuneralhome.com