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Edna Willie
Selby

December 21, 1922 – September 27, 2018

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Obituary for Edna Willie Selby

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Willie Edna Selby, 95 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at Life Care Center of Sparta. Born Thursday, December 21, 1922 in Sparta, she was the daughter of John Thomas Wright and Lula Mae Howard Wright. Mrs. Edna was a lifetime member of the Findlay Church of Christ.

Survivors include her son, Gary Selby (Linda) of Sparta; grandson, Cameron Selby of Sparta; granddaughter, Laurie Ann Selby Neeley (Dustin) of Franklin; step grandson, Neal Goodwin (Rhonda) of Sparta; step granddaugter, Jenny Thacker (Chris) of Sparta; brother, Charles "Corky" Wright (Mary Jane) of Florida; eight great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Selby; brothers, Thomas, Donald, and Hubert Wright; and sister, Louise Raines.

Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Oak Lawn Funeral Home with Dwight Fuqua officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 11am until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in her memory to the Findlay building fund.

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Interment Information

Location
Highland Cemetery
Address
Sparta, TN 38583