Celestine Echols (Sellie)

Sellie was born on August 25,1934, in Courtland, Alabama. You’ve likely heard the saying, “you can take the girl out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of the girl.” This phrase perfectly captures the essence of Sellie and her unyielding connection to her rural roots! Her style isn’t country. It’s quite the opposite, as she possesses the ability to be incredibly elegant and sophisticated when the occasion calls for it.

Sellie and her husband Lewis blessed the family with a taste of country. It gave the extended family a place to gather for family reunions and weddings. There were grills filed up; homemade potato salad and pound cake; libation and yes, watermelon. There were competitive softball games, card games, children games and farm animals. The entire family spent the whole day there, enjoying every moment together and creating lasting memories!