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Cecil Hagins Obituary

Cecil Nell Hagins - SAVANNAH - Cecil Nell Hagins, January 30, 1924 - May 12, 2014, left this earthly home to be reunited with her son Eugene Gerald Brazzell and husband Woodrow Carl Hagins in her heavenly one. Nell was a loving and caring person who always put others before herself. She was employed by Nabisco, Georgia Industrial Supply, Boiler Makers Union, and was a member American Business Women's Association. She was a longtime member of Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, because of her commitment to its ministry and her dedication to serving its members, Nell became known as Miss Asbury. She was president of the United Methodist Women; a member of the church Council, the Busy Bees, served as the church treasurer, was in charge of the church kitchen, and served in many other capacities. She had a great heart for helping children, the elderly and anyone in need. Her work was an integral part of the revitalization of Asbury Memorial in the 1990's. Nell was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elma Shearouse, Sr.; brother, John Shearouse, Jr.; sisters, Julia Lewis and Mildred Mullis. She is survived by a sister, Penny Lane; grandsons, Joey (Cecile), and Tony (Cobi), Todd Brazzell; great granddaughters, Kiersti, Caydence, Camdyn, Alayna; a great great grandson, Jace, many nieces, nephews, other family and many friends, her loving church family and Rev. Billy Hester. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday at the Fairhaven Funeral Home Garden City Chapel. Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Billy Hester. A Service to Celebrate Nell's Life and what it meant to us will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church following the Graveside Service. To offer condolences online to the family or to sign the online guest book, please visit www.fairhavenfuneralhome.net. WELL DONE, GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT Savannah Morning News May 16, 2014 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News from May 14 to May 16, 2014.

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Sharon Draeger

July 4, 2014

I just found out that this beautiful woman has been taken to Heaven. What a joy it was to be Ms Nell' neighbor for so many year. She will always be remembered in my heart. God Bless her family.

Tina Carter

May 23, 2014

I worked at the Boilermaker Union hall with Mrs.Hagins.I learned at lot from her and she was a special lady.

Sharon Smith

May 16, 2014

The lead photo is Nell as I first remember her, probably in the 1960's. I remember coming to visit our grandparents, Jack and Jessie Cook, and Nell greeting us at Asbury Memorial as though we were hers.
In recent decades, Nell was quick to include me in whatever was going on when I was a church for a service or longer activities.
What a treasure she was!

Carol Klein

May 16, 2014

Nell was such a blessing to Asbury with her involvement in so many aspects of church life. Her deep love of her family was also apparent. We who had the privilege of knowing her have been missing her for some time at Asbury due to her declining health. God has called one of his best to be with him.

Joan Hester Byrd

May 16, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of our dear "Nell", a friend and blessing to all.
Joan Hester Byrd and family

Faustina Smith

May 16, 2014

I remember many a time in the kitchen with Nell, washing up and putting away after "BIG" Coffee Hours! She always made the task more joyful.
My love and rayers to her family.
Tina Smith

May 16, 2014

Nell was one of the first Asburians I met in 2000 when our family joined the church. She welcomed us with warmth and love and continued to blend us into the Asbury family. We miss her.
Pat Andres, Asbury MUM

Cynthia Herold

May 16, 2014

Our condolences for your loss. Nell was such a special person. We truly loved her and considered her part of our family. She was always so involved in everything at Asbury until recent years when her health no longer allowed her to do all she once did. I am sure she is up in Heaven directing all the events and again sharing time with all the family and friends that have been there waiting for her. Cynthia Wiley Herold and Family

Diane Chancey-Williamson

May 16, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Bill & Kathy Oakley

May 16, 2014

Nell was one of the very first people to welcome us to Asbury Memorial when we first visited. She later helped me in the church nursery.She was always candid and caring...What a blessing she was to those who knew her.

Vicki Cronk

May 16, 2014

God bless and keep Ms. Nell's family at this time. When I first came to Asbury, Nell was so helpful to me in getting acclimated to the wonderful family that is Asbury. I will miss her as I know you will. She was a wonderful lady . . .

May 16, 2014

Please accept our condolences for the loss of a very special lady. Nell had so much energy and was always there for Asbury Memorial UMC and she will be missed. Please know our prayers are with Nell and the family. Peace and love to you all. Linda Combs and Kathy Waters, members of Asbury Memorial.

M D

May 15, 2014

I am sending my condolences and may special memories bring you comfort at this time. Jesus has loving concern for bereaved ones. Please consider the words of comfort and hope found at Luke 7:11-15. Thinking of the family.

Amy & Steven Caldwell

May 15, 2014

Tony, Joey, Todd and family; we are so sad to hear of the passing of Miss Nell...she was such a great and special lady...I know you have a life time of wonderful memories...our prayers are with you during this sad time.

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