Mollie Selby, 86, Jamestown

Mollie Selby, age 86, passed away Friday, December 19 2025 at Fairoaks Nursing Home.

She was born on Thursday, June 15 1939, in Jamestown, Kentucky to the late Rosa Nell Antle Lawless and Ora Clyde Lawless.

Mollie is survived by: two daughters, Gloria Selby and Shena Selby, both of Russell Springs; a sister, Dianna Sue Cutrer, of El Paso, TX.

Besides her parents Mollie was preceded in death by her husband, J.V. Selby on April 1, 2025, four brothers, Kenneth C., Johnnie D., Irvin D., and Charles D. Lawless.

She was a retired teacher’s aide and member of Fairview Separate Baptist Church.

Mollie worked as a volunteer with the University of Louisville with the children and was eventually hired as a teacher’s aid. She was a big part in getting a school for special needs children. Mollie worked with the board of education in Louisville for 27 years. She was a volunteer for the Special Olympics and Olympics Star Square Dance group. She was dedicated to her daughter, taking her to numerous country music shows where she met singers and obtained several autographs.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.  Bro. Doug Baldwin will be officiating.

Visitation will be 12 NOON Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY.

Interment will be in Jack Lawless Cemetery, Jamestown, KY.

Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.