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1937

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2011

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Cecelia Pearson Obituary

Cecelia Ann Coleman Pearson

Cecelia Ann Coleman Pearson, age 74 of Murfreesboro, died Wednesday at her home.

She was a native of Springfield, TN and was the daughter of the late Porter M. and Margaret Hunter Coleman.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Elmwood Cemetery in Springfield, TN. Reverend Charles Ray and Reverend Jerry Wayne Railey will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, 4 until 8 p.m., at Woodfin Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. Pearson is survived by her husband, Ray Pearson; one daughter, Debbie Millard and her husband Eddie of Murfreesboro; three brothers, Billy Coleman and his wife Julie of Chapmansburg, Morrison Coleman and his wife Linda of Ridgetop, and Jerry Wayne Railey and his wife Kay of Hendersonville; one grandson, Jason Millard of Murfreesboro.

Family and friends will serve as Pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to Alive Hospice, 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129.

Online condolences may be sent to www.woodfinchapel.com. Woodfin Memorial Chapel, (615) 893-5151.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily News Journal on Aug. 11, 2011.

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Bill Coleman

August 11, 2011

My beautiful aunt. I wish I had spent more time with you. Your passing reminds me how precious life is. You inspire me to improve my own life to show respect for my loved ones. Thank you with love.

August 11, 2011

Ray and Debbie sorry for your loss, when you love someone they will always live in your heart. She was a beautiful person and I know the family has alot of happy memories.

Stay Strong,

Marie McHenry

Rita Rippy

August 11, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Odell Grissom

August 11, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

August 11, 2011

Debbie and Edddie, we are sorry for your loss of your Mother. Her hurting and sorrow will be no more. She is with her Heavenly Father now. May God Bless You All

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