Gayle J. (Purtell) Sellers, age 72, wife of Franklin R. Sellers, of Collegeville, PA, formerly of Phoenixville, PA died at home on Monday, April 27, 2015. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Rita (Lawler) Purtell. She was a graduate of the Villa Maria Academy. She received her degree in education from the West Chester University. Mrs. Sellers was a teacher for the Spring-Ford School district for over 36 years. She spent most her time at the Royersford Elementary School. She enjoyed playing tennis and bridge. She also enjoyed taking long walks with her husband and chasing her five grandchildren.

In addition to her husband of 50 years, Mrs. Sellers is survived by two children: John F., husband of Genevieve Raymond, of Vashon, Washington; Elizabeth B. “Beth” Sellers, wife of Robert Johnston, of Phoenixville; four siblings: Donna Purtell, John Purtell, Susan Purtell, Renee Pope-Paray; five grandchildren: Samuel, Hazel, Daniel, William, Abigail; and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial service at the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 355 St. John’s Circle, Phoenixville, PA on Friday, May 1st, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Friends will be received from 10-10:45AM Friday morning at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in her name to the “National Institute of Mental Health Gift Fund”, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 6101, MSC9655m Bethesda, MD 20892-9655. The Campbell–Ennis–Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA is in charge of the arrangements.
Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com