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Cerilla Arwood Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 24, 2009.

Cerilla H. Arwood Wardell, Va. Rev. Cerilla H. Arwood, age 87, passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at her home. Born June 5, 1922, in Trosper, Ky., she was a daughter of the late Samuel Jerdan and Della Crotty Hager. She had spent most of her life in the area. She was of the Pentecostal faith and had been in the ministry for over 50 years. She founded Outreach Temple in Honaker and had a radio program called "Outreach for Christ" on several area radio stations including WGTH and WLRV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Charlie Arwood; and one daughter, Charlene Gilbert. In her generation, she was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Survivors include three daughters, Della J. Lewis of Norton, Ohio, Mary E. Rowe and husband Wallace of Medina, Ohio, and Beverly A. Strouth and husband Rev. Garland Clifford of Ferrum, Va.; two sons, John C. Arwood and wife Pansy of Jacksonville, Fla., and Harry J. Arwood and wife Charlotte of Medina; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Outreach Temple, Wysor Valley Road, Honaker, VA, with Rev. Ancil Childress, Rev. Garland Strouth and Rev. Arvil Arwood officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be Charles Arwood, Jeremy Dunbar, Clinton Johnson, Mike Gilbert, Peyton Strouth and Barry Wallace. At the family's request, memorial contributions can be made to International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, 30 LaSalle St., Suite 2600, Chicago, IL 60602-3356. Friends may call at the Outreach Temple after 6 p.m. Tuesday. Honaker Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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December 1, 2009

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November 30, 2009

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Beverly Strouth

December 1, 2009

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation

Jackie Arwood-Segal

December 1, 2009

Grandma, Thank you. As the sunsets on earth it is a sunrise in Heaven. I will be looking for you---Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air And thus we shall always be with the Lord. I will be looking for you! 1Thessalonians 4:17 You are missed, but never forgotten! Love you today, tommorrow and always!(Daugther of John Arwood)

Nancy Campbell

November 30, 2009

Beverly & Clifford,
What a delight to have known Cerilla!! She was such a happy person and it all revolved around her joy in the Lord. In the past few years, she would stop in at church and bless us with a song and testimony. She recently stopped by the church while I was there and we had a wonderful prayer together. She was just like that. We'll keep you in our prayers. Nancy & Lynn Campbell

Lucille McGlothlin

November 27, 2009

I am very sorry for the loss of Sister Arwood. I had great respect for her and she was an inspiration to me. I really enjoyed the priviledge of helping her one week when she had her heart attack a few years ago. My prayers are for you all.
Lucille (Ray) McGlothlin

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Susan Nancarrow

November 26, 2009

To Jackie Segal and the Arwood Family. Your Grandmother is so beautiful. I'm sorry for your loss Grandmother's are so special. But knowing she is now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ let that bring much comfort to your family. God Bless!
Susan and Mike Nancarrow Jax. Florida

Linda & Howard Segal

November 25, 2009

Unfortunately, we never had the opportunity to meet this wonderful woman who spent her life living her faith and sharing it with the world. My husband and I feel as though we know her through the many stories and comments our daughter-in-law Jackie Arwood Segal, has shared with us over the years. I know that Jackie loves her grandmother tremendously! Jackie has strong faith like her grandmother and I have watched her grow in that faith since she married my son, David Segal. I also know John and Pansy Arwood, Jackie's parents. We share the same two, beautiful grandchildren. We know that their great-grandmother would be proud to see the way Jackie and David are raising their children with faith and christian hearts and obviously with Jackie's grandmohter's influence and strong beliefs. As I told Jackie, there are no words that can be said to ease her loss. As we all know, only when we lose a loved one do we realize it's affect on us. But, Jackie knows her grandmother is in a much better place, she is with God and she can take great comfort and peace knowing that. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Mrs. Arwood's family and friends. God Bless You All. Linda & Howard Segal

Trula Sutherland

November 25, 2009

To the family of Cerilla i love her and though the world of her. she was like a grandmother to me and i will truly miss her.

Myrtle & Myranda Clark

November 25, 2009

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Randy &Rebecca Fuller

November 25, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Judy Nisich

November 24, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of Cerilla"s passing. My sister Gerri and I extend our deepest sympathy. While we moved away from Rowe a long time ago, we took some very precious memories with us. Among them was your mother's wonderful music and her beautiful face as she brought testimony. May her legacy live on in her family in their devotion to the Lord.

Judy Rowe Nisich

Wallace Hager

November 24, 2009

love and prayers to the family of my Aunt Cerilla
Wallace Hager and family

Linda Castle-Duty

November 24, 2009

Arwood Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of your mothers passing, I know she would not want you to be sad but to rejoice as she is with her heavenly father. I had the pleasure of getting to know her when I visited her at her home in Swords Creek, as her home health nurse she was a dear lady and a God loving lady that I will remember.

Linda Castle-Duty R.N.

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