Mary Elizabeth Cecil

1926 - 2018

BORN

1926

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Milward Funeral Directors

391 Southland Dr.

Lexington, Kentucky

Mary Cecil Obituary

91, Lexington, passed away Jan. 29, 2018. Born to the late Ellard K. and Rhoda J. Kelley on June 5, 1926 in Richmond, KY. She was a long-term employee of UK Healthcare, loved to travel, and loved her family more than anything. Survivors include 4 children, Janice Rhodus, Patsy Wills, Jimmy Cecil and his wife Kellie, and Nancy Walters; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and close relatives, Ray, David, and Ernie Walden and families. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene T. Cecil; eldest son Kenneth Cecil; 2 grandchildren Megan Williams and Kelley Cecil; her siblings Hobert Kelley and Velma Prather; and niece Joy Walden. Visitation Tuesday 5-7pm at Milward-Southland. Funeral service Wednesday 1pm at Milward-Southland. Burial will follow at Richmond Cemetery. www.milwardfuneral.com

Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Jan. 30, 2018.
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Mary was like another mom to me. She gave me advice, and lectured me if I needed it. She was my travel buddy, and my friend. I will always love and cherish her.

Cheryl Davidson

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January 24, 2023

My Mother loved her family and treasured her friends. She was sad so many went before her but felt she would see them again.
Thank everyone who loved her as much as I did.

Janice Rhodus

February 2, 2018

Thinking of the family today

Tammy Crowe

January 31, 2018

RIP my lady your work here is done you will always be in my heart

Don (Rabbit) Fugate

January 31, 2018

Jessie Salinetro

January 30, 2018

Mary, I'll always treasure our friendship, calls and good times at work. You will truly be missed! So glad I talked to you right before the Holidays. You were not feeling good then, but I know you are now. Rip!
My prayers are with your family!
Love,
Connie & Howard Coleman

Connie Coleman

January 30, 2018

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad and difficult time. Ps. 119:50, 96

Mrs. G Cooley

January 30, 2018

She was my buddy. We did a lot together, and I will forever treasure those memories. During my last conversation, I think she mentioned everyone she knew, from CKMS friends to grandkids, kids, and those she considered her kids. I told her how lucky she is to have good kids. She agreed, and I then added that was a testimony to her. She raised you all to be the loving family you are. Hold on to one another.

Cheryl Davidson

January 30, 2018

Mary, my sweet friend. You were a dear friend and I will miss you. May you Rest in Peace. My prayers and condolences to your family.

Cheri Self

January 30, 2018

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Milward Funeral Directors

391 Southland Dr., Lexington, KY 40503

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1:00 p.m.

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391 Southland Dr., Lexington, KY 40503

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Richmond Cemetery

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