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Cecelia Haynes Obituary
Chesapeake - Chesapeake - Cecelia Jacqueline "Jackie" Haynes, 81, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Mamie Atkins, born in Roanoke, VA on September 9, 1930. She grew up in Portsmouth, VA and graduated from Cradock High School. She married Grady Haynes in 1951 and spent the next 49 years with him.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Grady; a daughter, Sharon Quick; her parents; her sisters, Edna Shipmaker, Barbara Crawford and Ann Camarillo; and her brothers, Charles Atkins Jr., Reginald Atkins and Ronald Atkins.
She is survived by her children, Patricia (Charles) White of GA, Danny (Audrey) Haynes of NC and Jennifer Killmon, with whom she lived; 9 grandchildren, Johnny, Charlie, Justin, Caleb, April, Jeremiah, Angela, Tracey and Alex; 16 great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Christine Stafford, Norma Jean Gay and Audrey Stubbs.
Jackie spent her life taking care of others and witnessing to them about our Lord and Savior. She was a devout Christian, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She spent her last years assisting in caring for her great-grandchildren. She often shared her room and recliner with them as they loved to sit with her while she sang and shared stories of the good old days.
Jackie was well cared for over the years by wonderful family & friends, Margaret, Amanda & Ashley Morgan, Charlotte Jones, Debbie Beaver, Lisa & Katie Satterfield, Pauline Correll, Shirley Wood and MediHome Health & Hospice.
A funeral service will be held 3 P.M. Tuesday, November 8, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel. A private burial in Mill Springs, NC will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 7 - 8:30 P.M. The family will receive visitors after the service at Jennifer's house.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org) or if able, sign up for the Walk to End Alzheimer's. Online condolences may be offered at www.sturtevantfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cecelia Haynes
Dean Lacy
November 9, 2011
Jenny,
You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers for many years now. While you have lost a very important person in all your lives, rest assured that your mother is resting peacefully now and has many new children to hold on her lap and rock. Take care my friend.
Dave Bridgens
November 8, 2011
Jenny and Caleb,
The ceremony today was beautiful. I hope it will leave wonderful lasting memories of her.
Jim Paddleford
November 7, 2011
Jenny,
So sorry to hear about your mom. She is in a better place now. It is hard to lose your mother, especially when you've had her living with you for so long. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Caleb.
Jim & Linda Paddleford
Leigh Malota
November 7, 2011
Jenny, I am so very sorry for the loss of you mom. I will miss her greatly.
Jim Nichol
November 7, 2011
Jenny, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you and your loved ones.
Angela Byrum
November 7, 2011
Jenny, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that your "JOSE" friends are thinking of you. Love, Angela
Doug McLiverty
November 7, 2011
Jennifer,
I was saddened to learn of your loss. You will be in my prayers. May God bless and bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Your Friend,
Doug
Mike Janes
November 7, 2011
Jenny, May God be with you during this time of mourning. Your mother is home now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Celebrate her life, and know that she is waiting for the time when you both will be together again - happy, healthy, and full of love. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Mike and Barbara Janes
November 7, 2011
Jenny, on behalf of my family I would like to pass along our condolences. We did not know your mother personally, but through your caring personality we have felt her presence.
November 7, 2011
Jenny and Caleb,
So sorry to hear about your mom/grandmother. Ric and I are thinking about you and the rest of your family. Kathy and Ric Schulz
Colette Kokron
November 7, 2011
Jenny, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Colette
Regina Atkins Epley
November 6, 2011
Jennifer, I have lots of wonderful memories of your mother and your father as well. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Love in Christ, your cousin Regina Atkins Epley
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