NATCHEZ — Services for Selma M. Washington, 95, who died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, at the home of her daughter, Gleevia, in St. Louis, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Zion Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Natchez National Cemetery under the direction of Robert D. Mackel and Sons Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and from 10 a.m. until service time Saturday at the church.

Mrs. Washington was born in Natchez. She was a resident of Vidalia for more than 40 years. She retired following several decades of teaching and counseling in the Concordia Parish School System. Throughout her career, she earned the deep respect and affection of students and colleagues alike.

Mrs. Washington was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander W. Washington Sr., who died in 2005.

Survivors include one son, Dr. Alexander W. Washington Jr.; one daughter, Gleevia A. Wartts; one brother, Walter B. Mackel Sr.; seven grandchildren; and a number of extended family members and former students.

A repast will immediately follow the services at the church.

Memorial donations, honoring the life of Mrs. Washington, may be made in her name to Zion Chapel A.M.E. Church.