We love and miss you nanny! My birthday just passed and you’re the only one who has ever made me a birthday cake no matter how old I was. You made me feel special on my birthday even though it’s shared with the world. I love you and miss you to pieces🥰😇

It’s been 4 years already, it still feels like yesterday I was making you some coffee and oatmeal. I miss you dearly mommy. We’re all doing well mom, Rick came home, Andrea comes over often, your  grands & greats are thriving, all of your kids are sticking together mommy.  We love you endlessly!

I miss you nanny! I miss watching our soaps together and drinking our champagne😘

I miss you Mommy, I miss you so very much.💕💋

Happy Birthday Mommy! I miss you more than words can express. 

My Dearest Friend,
This has been the the worst year ever, the longest year ever, the most dreadful year ever, people have lost their minds. They have no respect for others. 
I had to say goodbye to my baby Taz a few days after you past. OMGOSH I still can't get it together. I do plan on getting another one for my birthday next month. So lonesome without you two I can't handle it. So far this year 2022 has started off exactly like 2021 started and ended. I still miss you daily. Love you to the moon and back. Friends forever and beyond. Janet Davidson

We love and Miss you so very much mommy… It’s so hard to keep going on sometimes. Ashley had another son on Christmas Eve, mommy he’s absolutely beautiful, Calais will be having another girl in June. I can’t wait to meet her those grand daughters of yours keep me going mommy, their 3 of the most amazing women I know. I see a lot of you in each of them, which of course makes me miss you even more…

I love you mommy, I miss you…

Dearest Cil,
I miss you daily. I miss our travels together, my movie buddy. Never will be the same. We had our yearly luncheon about 3 weeks ago that will never be the same without your funny comments. This has been the longest, most tearful, and saddest most tragic year ever.
I love you much.
Janet

We did it mommy! We felt you all the way up the mountain! I love and miss you so much! I hope your proud of us mommy!💓

Happy Heavenly Easter my Bestie. I’m still crying and missing you right now. Love you always, Janet 

Dear Dawn and Family,
Cecil and I worked together at 2700 Watt Ave . We shared a lot of wonderful times together. We would walk about 5:30 in the mornings to keep in shape , always had great conversions about Family  , She loved you so much Dawn, and of course those Grandchildren . She was such a Beautiful ,thoughtful lady . One year for my Birthday she gave me crystal sea turtles of which I still have today , every time I look at them I think of her . God Bless you and all . I shall always cherish our  Friendship . 
Dottie Smith

The Freedland-Jones Family and all that grieve for her,                   Don't mourn for Me,
Fill not your heart's with pain and sorrow, but remember me with every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter the smiles.  Although my leaving caused so much pain and grief, my going has eased my heart and given me relief.  So dry your eyes and remember me not as I am now, but as I used to be. Understand in your hearts, as long as I  have the love of each of you I can rest in Heavenly Peace. 
Always, Auntie Janet and Taz

To  the Freeland-Jones Family of Cecilia,
As I sit in heaven and watch you everyday. I try to let you know with signs I hear you when you're laughing , and watch you as you sleep. I even place my arms around you to calm you when you're sad. I see you wishing I was there in you homes, but my home is Heaven now and it is truly beautiful, so peaceful and pain free. I try to send you signs to let you know I'm always by your side. So live your life, enjoy yourself every second laugh and be free then I will know with every breath you take you're taking one for me. I will always love you and until God joins us again Please be safe. 
Love , Auntie Janet

Dear Ashley & family, Calais and family, and Vona, also her 7 GG children
We are so sorry to hear your Mothers passing,. She will be so missed.  
My time spent with your Mom was mostly at work and when  there were swimming parties and dinners.
I remember the time I was training your Mom on the printers at work, I could tell you some stories, anyway we had a good time and a lots of fun. Then on our break time 4 of us girls would go walking through the neighborhood. That was our relaxing time from work.
Your Mom was a wonderful person and lot of fun to be with. We will miss her. 
Love Sandi and Mike Anderson

Nanny was such a strong and beautiful soul. I remember always being full of laughter around her, she was hilarious to me. She also played a big role in my mother’s life. My mom looked up to her and always told me she was the closest person she had to her as a mom and women role model which says a lot because my mom was also such a strong beautiful soul. Im happy you both have one another up there. Please continue to watch over us and remind us to stay strong through such heartache. 

I love you Nanny and mom 😘

My sweet sister Cecilia, you and I had so many fun times together but the most memorable ones were at Christmas time when we were teens. We would go downtown to finish up our Christmas shopping and would stop at Grant’s Five & Dime store to get something to eat. I remember the last time we did this was just before you left home to join the Air Force. It was snowing and we decided to walk home instead of taking the bus. There was always so much laughter whenever we were together. I will truly miss you. Gone too soon. You will always be in my heart.

So sorry for your loss. She was a very nice person to have as a friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. I pray for strength to all of the family.

I honestly am too much of an emotional person to write my feelings so I really could t muster the words to even write this memory because every time I think of my grandmother I cry, the things I can say was that she was my hero, she was the kind of woman you wish you could be like when you grew up. Everything about her was lovable and brought so much joy to all our lives. No matter what I did in my life , my grandmother never judged me nor made me feel like the black sheep. There’s just so many things I wish I could’ve talked to her about and soo many things I wanted to know before our time was up. I feel so babbled and lost without her , I just wished I would’ve known my first year home was my last with my grandmother. Nanny I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, there isn’t a minute that goes by that I’m not thinking of you.

  My mother is a devine angel and in a class that no one can rival in our family. A very traditional, loving, soul provider in strength when it comes to this family. She is and forever will be their in our hearts, her life in general will be everlasting with us and keep us all closer than ever. My mother left us for an even better position for our Heavenly father and that is to watch over us and for us to become a stronger family through her love for us all. My mother is a pure silver fox, and always the Queen of our family. She
 will be loved, always! Your first born will always cherish you and your memory of what you are to this family. I will miss you mom!

Aunt Cecilia, RIP dear Auntie! It's been so many years since I've last seen you but I do remember your smile and laugh.   I'm sure that you and my Dad (Joe) will meet again and reminisce over your wonderful lives. 

Dear Jaida (Dawn), Rick and family,       BEAUTIFUL LOVING CLASSY QUEEN! That's how I remember Ms. Cecilia🥰  Although I only met her once in person, I saw the fruits of her labor in her children and grandchildren as they remained a  loving, strong, close knit and a resilient family regardless of the good, the bad and ugly. None of which would have been possible if it wasn't  for Ms. Cecilia's example and loving dedication as mother, grandmother and great- grandmother.  You have my deepest condolences.       ❤always your other sister & auntie-Yolanda "I will never leave you nor forsake you..." Hebrews 13:5

This was the last time all 3 of us were together before God took my baby sister home, then he came and needed you too, 2 of the most important people in my life.... Your Wings were ready, but our Hearts were not. Rest In Peace mommy & Jessica!

 Each day that passes that you aren’t here seems like an impossible mission to achieve, I will push thru this pain and continue to grow into that woman and mother that you always knew I would be! I love you so much Mommy💞I miss everything about you!

You’re my Hero....

Job well done! Your legacy and beauty will continue on forever with all the beautiful women in your family that carry your genes and lessons you taught. Rest in Heaven

Dear Ashley & family, Calais and family, and Vona, also her 7 GG  children.  l feel your severe pain of not being able to hug and kiss your grandma. She loved you all to the moon and back. Whether it’s good, bad or ugly she stood by you and helped you through your problems. She never gave up. Remember she is still watching over you  from above always. So continue during your very best and ALWAYS think of what she would say about what you’re struggling with BEFORE you do it and you will make her proud and become that person she wanted you to be . Much Love ❤️ Auntie Janet 

We are so sorry to hear that  your mother passed.  We hope you and your family are doing well,  Try not to think about your loss.  And think about the good times you had together.

Tony and Peggy Taylor 


WOW, I have so many memories. The one that stands out the most is our trip to New York. What a blast. We saw all of the hot spots. Uptown, Downtown, Soho, double decker tours. Ellis Island checking for our history was exciting, walking around the base of the Statue of Liberty, the horse and buggy ride through Central Park, She wanted to walk through the park, but no my feet wasn't having it. Just to mention a few. Before we left there was an outbreak of BED BUGS in New York, but that wasn't stopping us. I made us a zip lock body bag enclosed sleeping bag head to toe for each of us. Those bugs could not get in. I only regret not taking that picture even though she objected.  We didn't get bit thank God. LOL.      I miss you.

Dearest Dawn(Jaida), Andrea, and Rick,
I feel your pain every second of the day. I'm so sorry for the  loss of your wonderful mother Cecilia, and I pray that God will give you all  the strength you will need to accept his decision. In the name of Jesus I pray.
Much love and Virtual hugs
Auntie Janet /with GG Carter

My lovely devoted mother, she's always been the Beacon in this family, the light in the darkness, the comforting voice in the quiet. 

I will never ever forget all that you have taught my kids and I. I will carry on every and all family traditions that you left us with.

I will never forget your scent, your soft warm hugs, you quirky smile and that dainty laugh (Tee-Hee)

You will forever live on in all of us, until we meet again, I love you Mom

Dawn

Nanny was our family angel. She was there for each and everyone of us no matter what kind of situation we got ourselves into. One thing about nanny is that she had one of the biggest hearts ever. She loves us all but she would definitely say what was on her mind. She was a strong honest woman of god.  When it came to family she always had to celebrate every holiday or birthday even if she wasn’t feeling well. The best parties were at aunt janets house with the pool and drinks, but yet Christmas was always my number one. She would have us open our gifts in the morning and then give me my birthday gift and make me my special request of strawberry frosting on brownies at 2:40pm on Xmas day. The same time I was born. She loves her grand babies. All the after school Dariy queen trips you could have. I can’t tell you how many super hero movies we went to go see! I lost count after I hit 30 lol. One thing I love about her was how classy and sassy she was! My husband would call her silver foxx and boy would she blush! She loved that nick name. I’ll miss her for ever. I’ll miss how she would match her earrings with everything she wore. I’ll miss her gap the she had fixed, I’ll miss sleeping in her bed, and most of all I’ll miss her soft cold blush cheeks as I would kiss her hi & goodbye. 

OBITUARY

Cecilia Marie Jones

16 April, 1940 – 27 December, 2020

Lombard Funeral Home

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