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Selma Hensley "Sam" Dobbins

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Selma Dobbins Obituary

BLOUNTVILLE - Selma "Sam" Hensley Dobbins, 80, of Blountville, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at her home. Born in Marshall, NC, Sam was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry Dobbins, her parents, Millard and Edna Hensley, as well as by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. She faithfully attended Orebank Chapel Central Baptist Church.

Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Hattie Jo Elliott; stepdaughter, Susan Cole; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and a host of friends.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Gunnings Cemetery with Rev. Tim Risner and Roger Poore officiating.

Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an online condolence for the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News on Jan. 30, 2023.

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Gunnings Baptist Church

4851 TN-126, Blountville, TN

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