Nora Sellars Garris, 88, of West End, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Pinehurst Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pinehurst.
She was born May 7, 1935, in Cumberland County, to the late Samuel and Bessie Poole Sellars.
Nora was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend to many. She worked for many years at Stanley Furniture in West End. She had a green thumb and enjoyed growing flowers in her garden. She was an excellent cook. She loved gospel music, with her favorite song being “Amazing Grace.”
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Leon L. Ransom (Paula) and Winford Ransom; grandsons, Leon L. Ransom II (Marie) and Joey Ransom; great-grandchildren, Dakota Ransom, Savannah Ransom and Brianna Pavon; brother, Hubert Sellars (Carolyn); and sister, Maxine Blackburn.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by eight siblings.
A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, May 21, at 3 p.m. at Boles Funeral Home, 221 MacDougall Drive, West End. Burial will follow at West End Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Seven Lakes.