Obituaries

Jerry Daltin Sells

Jerry Dalton Sells, 77, of Prairie Home, Missouri passed away at his home Monday, March 15, 2021. Jerry Dalton Sells was born August 5, 1943, the son of Jodie Sells and Marjorie (George) Sells. Jerry graduated from Prairie Home High School in 1961. He married the love of his life Glenda Muri on October 9, 1965, in Jamestown, Mo. Jerry enjoyed traveling with his family and fishing in Canada. He was very happy being outdoors, mowing lawns, attending the Prairie Home Fair, and playing fast pitch softball in his earlier years. Jerry also loved watching westerns and listening to country music. He enjoyed Mizzou sports and Cardinal baseball. Jerry would give the shirt off his back to help anyone he could. He was loved by many and will be so dearly missed. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Jodie and Marjorie Sells, sister Jeanie Foster, and brother Jim Sells. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Sells of the home; sons, Gregory Sells of San Francisco, Calif., and Craig (Renee) Sells of Portland, Ore.; grandchild, Julian Sells; brothers, Bobbie Sells of Prairie Home, Mo., Wayne (Annette) Sells of Columbia, Mo., and Donnie (Brenda) Sells of Prairie Home, Mo.; sister, Dena Taggart of Prairie Home, Mo.; and sister-in-law, Kay Sells of Prairie Home, Mo. Visitation for Jerry was held Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Howard Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a private family service and burial following. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Prairie Home Methodist Church or the Prairie Home School. Online condolences may be left at: www.howardfh.com

Published March 24, 2021