Mrs. Artistine Segars Kellar

Mrs. Artistine Segars Kellar, age 78, of Toccoa, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at her home.

Born February 3, 1942 in Toccoa, she was the daughter of the late Artis Clinton and Mildred Patterson Segars.  She was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and was retired from Stephens County School System where she was a Para Professional for 30 years.  Artistine loved her family, her grandchildren, and her students.  She enjoyed going to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and the beach.

Family members include her husband of 60 years, Buster Kellar of the home; daughter Tammy Kennedy of Eatonton, GA; son and daughter-in-law Tony and Gwen Kellar of Dawsonville; grandchildren, Tia Kennedy, Trent and Ellie Kennedy, Tamara and Jesus’ Mendez, Truett Kennedy, Matt and Kayla Kellar, Drew Kellar, and Hannah Kellar; her sister, Barbara Dickerson of Toccoa; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Ty Kennedy; and her brothers, Tommy Segars and Douglas Segars.

Funeral services will be held at three o’clock Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from the Chapel of Whitlock Mortuary with the Rev. Andy Childs officiating.

Burial will follow at Stephens Memorial Gardens.

Matt Kellar, Drew Kellar, Trent Kennedy, Truett Kennedy, Jesus’ Mendez, and Mitty Higginbotham will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends at the mortuary from 6pm – 8pm Tuesday, December 15, 2020.

Due to the conditions concerning the health and well-being of our community, social distancing will be observed.  Those attending the service are encouraged to wear a mask.

 

Flowers are optional.  Those desiring may make memorial donations to the American Cancer Society c/o Jerry Snell, 575 Rosedale Street, Toccoa, GA 30577.

 

Please keep the Kellar family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guestbook at www.whitlockmortuary.net

Whitlock Mortuary is honored to be serving the family of Artistine Segars Kellar.