Octavia C. Sellers, 66, of West Haven, departed this life February 7, 2008. She was the widow of Wilson Sellers,
Sr. Born in Hamden, CT, September 25, 1941, she was the daughter of the late William and Rose Franklin.
Prior to retiring, she was employed at Yale New Haven Hospital for 34 years in the Environmental Services Dept.
Mrs. Sellers is survived by sons, Wilson Sellers, Jr. and Burice Sellers; daughters, Valerie and Lashell Sellers; brothers, Johnnie, Douglas and Dennis Franklin; a sister, Pauline Franklin; 6 grandchildren; a great grandchild; and other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by brothers, Zack and Robert Franklin.
A celebration of Mrs. Sellers' life and legacy will be held Tuesday, February 12, 2008, at 11:00 AM at Curvin K. Council Funeral Home, 128 Dwight St., New Haven. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 AM. Burial will be private.
