Polly Ann Sells Strope, age 85 of Huntland, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A native of Franklin County, she was born in Sherwood on April 21, 1937, to the late Johnny “John” Andrew and Angeline (Smith) Sells. Before her retirement, Polly had worked at the hat factory and Fred’s before retiring from the Franklin County School System as a cafeteria worker at South Junior High. In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting, working puzzles, and watching hummingbirds, as well as collecting bells and angels. Polly will be remembered for her loving and caring nature. She was a member of Maxwell Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lemuel Strope Jr; and siblings, John Sells, Buddy Sells, Elbert Sells, James Sells, Ernest Sells, Hoyt Sells, Ruth Wallace, Anne Pauline Sells, and Beulah Short. Polly is survived by her loving children, Mike (Sheila) Strope, and Carl Strope; grandchildren, Travis (Jennifer) Strope, Tyler Strope; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Owen Strope; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm on Monday, January 23, 2023 at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Gardner officiating. Interment will follow at Maxwell Cemetery. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222
