Obituary of Jessica Lynn Sellers

SELLERS (KILLEN), Jessica Lynn, age 34, of Dartmouth, formerly of Oakfield, passed away peacefully at her childhood home overlooking Grand Lake, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Justin Sellers and daughter of Heather (Dowell) and Darrick Killen.

She will also be deeply missed by her infant daughter, Chloe Lynn; sister Melanie Killen (Jason Gibson), nephew Lucas; grandparents Shirley and Alden Killen; aunts and uncles Carolyn and Craig Cameron (godparents); Katrina and Steve MacDonald; Terrell and Nancy Killen and numerous cousins. 

She was predeceased by her grandparents, Shirley and Ross Dowell.

Jessica worked as a Clinical Pharmacist in the Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department. She obtained her Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy) from Dalhousie University. She completed her Pharmacy Residency in Red Deer, Alberta. Jessica was mere months away from completing her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Alberta, completed while concurrently working full-time, getting married and expecting her first child. She had a tremendous work ethic and was incredibly resilient. Outside of work, Jessica loved to golf, rock climb, hike with her dog Russell, and spend time at the lake. She was also incredibly fond of her family, spending significant amounts of time with her aunts, uncles, cousins, niece and nephew.

Jessica was an amazing person, always putting other people’s needs before her own. She formed long and lasting relationships with everyone she encountered. 

Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Ettinger Funeral Homes, Shubenacadie and Elmsdale. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 PM Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Riverview United Church, Elmsdale. A reception will follow in the church hall. 

Livestream of the Funeral Service can be viewed here:

https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=05e18e2f-6d38-45a6-a6bf-138bd162947a

Family flowers only, memorial donations may be directed to a trust fund being set up for Chloe, e-transfer to justin.sellers@dal.ca or to cancer care at the QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation.  

Special thanks to the many medical professionals and colleagues of the Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department, Unit 8A, Unit 6.1 and out-patient oncology involved in Jessica’s care during her battle with liver cancer. We would also like to extend our gratitude to our family and friends for all the support received during the past few months.

Condolences, words of comfort and memories of Jessica may be shared with the family at: www.ettingerfuneralhome.com