J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Cecil, Ann L.

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Ann Lawrence Cecil, age 70, died on January 13, 2008. She was born on January 14, 1937 in Petersburg, Virginia to Helen Ward Lawrence and John Emory Lawrence. She graduated from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College and later received an associate degree in nursing from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. A community volunteer all of her adult life, she worked for Navy Relief, The American Red Cross, and The American Cancer Society’s Reach to Recovery Program. She was a docent emeritus at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, a former Henrico CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) and a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Mrs. Cecil was a communicant of All Saints Episcopal Church and a member of the Country Club of Virginia, The Tuckahoe Woman’s Club and the Council of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Mrs. Cecil was predeceased by her husband, Louis Otey Smith, the father of her two children, John Guthrie Smith and his wife Sarah of Chesapeake, and Nancy Smith Gibson and her husband Jeffrey of Wilmington, North Carolina. She was also predeceased by her husband, Nelson Donald Cecil. She is survived by her sisters, Nancy Lawrence Shearer and her husband Cyrus of Fairfax, and Susan Lawrence Berberich and her husband David of Chesterfield; her step-sons, Michael Donald Cecil of White Stone, Timothy John Cecil of Richmond, Robert Thomas Cecil of Seneca Rocks, West Virginia and Alexander Wilson Cochran Cecil of Richmond; and seven grandchildren, Emory and Molly Gibson, Sydney, Madelyn and Mason Smith, Alexa and Wilson Cecil. A graveside service will be held in Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg on Wednesday, January 16th at 11am with Reverend William Queen officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Villa, 8000 Brook Road, Richmond, VA, 23227 or All Saints Episcopal Church, 8787 River Road, Richmond, VA, 23229 or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Jay and Nan-

I was so sorry to hear about your mother. She was always so funny and pleasant. What great lady. I hope you both are well and that we can catch-up sometime.

Sincerely,
Steve Miller

Posted by: Steve Miller at February 2, 2008 12:51 PM

Dear Jay and Nan,
I was very sorry to learn of your mother's passing.I will always remember her as a very lovely person. She was the very first person who spoke to us when Connis, Ostin and myself moved to Deerwood in 1974. She was out front sweeping off the walk and immediately welcomed us to our new home. I will always have fond memories of her.

Posted by: Anne Brown at January 15, 2008 09:16 PM

Jay and Nan,

I wanted to tell you that I'm sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I know she will be missed. I remember her sweetness and sunny attitude when I used to hang out at your house Nan! Your families are in my thoughts and prayers and may God heal your hearts quickly.

Fondly,
Susan Davis Klucker

Posted by: Susan Davis Klucker at January 15, 2008 07:24 PM

We were saddened to hear of Ann's passing. We had the commonality of in-law relationship with she and Don and will be missed by us. She was a person we knew and liked for kindness to us and our grandchildren. Our prayers are with her friends and family.

Posted by: Fran and Arnold Strother at January 15, 2008 06:51 PM

We are so sorry to learn of Ann's death. We admired her in many ways, and always enjoyed visiting with her. Our sympathy and prayers are
extended to her family.

Bob and Gail Miller

Posted by: Bob and Gail Miller at January 15, 2008 05:46 PM

We are so sorry to learn of Ann's passing. Ann was a childhood friend of Page and a lifelong friend of ours. Our sincere condolences to the family. Page and Bobbie Lee Sutherland

Posted by: Page and Bobbie Lee Sutherland at January 15, 2008 02:13 PM

I was so sorry to hear about Ann. I had no idea she had been sick, as I feel like it was just yesterday I saw her walking around Collegiate. I had the pleasure of playing golf with her at CCV a couple of times and enjoyed her company very much. I wish I had known Ann better as she seemed like such a special person. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time. Best wishes, Boodie McGurn

Posted by: boodie mcgurn at January 14, 2008 06:40 PM

Just wanted to let the family know that we are thinking about them at this difficult time. We will be at the graveside on Wednesday. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Ann has a special place in my heart. - Kim and Tim Cecil

Posted by: Tim and Kim Cecil at January 14, 2008 12:39 PM