Cecelia Hanley Obituary
Cecelia was born in New London, Connecticut to Leroy & Christine Miner on October 26, 1932.
She worked various jobs during her life, including being a much-loved childcare worker and other supporting roles for the family.
She enjoyed many hobbies and interests such as Bingo, cards, needle crafts, Yahtzee, baking for others and most importantly, cruising whenever she could. But what really stands out is the common description of Cecelia that the was kind, giving, feisty, hardheaded but her love of her family was fierce and perpetual.
Cecelia was the last remaining sibling-survivor of 11 children in her family, all from the Connecticut area.
Cecelia is survived by 4 children – Daniel and wife Pat, Marion and husband Mike, Peggy and husband Chuck and Gib Hanley. Cecelia is also survived by10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Additionally, there are a lot of good friends -so, so many
There will be a celebration gathering at the Hiers- Baxley Funeral Services 5946 SE Robinson Rd. Belleview Fl, 34420 On Monday December 29th from 1 PM until 3Pm in the afternoon.
Please see Cecelia's obituary in the Villages Daily Sun newspaper on Friday, December 26, 2025, and Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Memorials can be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (a favorite of hers) or to Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative care, Ocala Fl. who entered life as strangers and left as those angels she has loved all her life.
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