09-09-1946 – 07-04-2023
Cecelia Marie Willie was born September 9, 1946 in Terrell, Texas to the parentage of the late Leroy Brumsey, Sr. and Ellarine Blue Brumsey.
She graduated from Burnett High School in 1964 and attended Bishop College. Cecelia was united in marriage to James Charles Willie January 6, 1969.
Cecelia worked at the Terrell State Hospital as a mental health worker and worked at Terrell ISD until retirement. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Cecelia accepted Christ at an early age.
Cecelia was preceded in death by her husband James Charles Willie, her parents Leroy Brumsey Sr and Ellarine Blue Brumsey, Siblings Henry Arthur “Sonny,” Leroy Brumsey Jr., Glenn Brumsey, Mary Louise Brumsey King, and Brenda Brumsey.
She leaves to cherish her memories, daughters Paula Willie and Felicia Willie; one son Carlos Willie; five grandchildren, Dejuanna Willie, Devona Ray (Brandon), Demaris Langley, Axel James Herron, and Ja’kiyah Lanae Speck; two great-grandchildren, Dquavion Jackson, and Brandon Ray Jr.; brother, Carlton Brumsey; sisters, Sarah Brumsey and Lynnette Brumsey, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Services: Public Viewing: Friday 5-7 DuBose Funeral Home
Homegoing Celebration: Sat, July 8, 2023 @ 12:00 Noon
Bethlehem BC – 500 S. Frances St.-Terrell, Texas
Burial: New Oakwood Cemetery-Terrell,Tx
She’s in the sun, the wind, the rain…she’s in the air you breathe with every breath you take.
She sings along with you Carlos, a song of hope and cheer…there’s no more pain, no more fear.
You’ll see her in the clouds above, hear her whisper to You words of her sweet love.
There will come a day you’ll be together, for we can’t stay here on earth long…until then Carlos, keep singing her a song!
We love you Carlos…
Keitron & Karen Butler