Ceil was born November 29, 1937, in Pratt City, Alabama. She graduated from Ensley High School in 1955 and went on to study at Auburn University; it is here Ceil met her husband of 58 years, Allen M. Easterling of Montgomery, Alabama.
Allen and Ceil married on September 20, 1958 and shortly after had three handsome sons: Ben, Jim, and Jon. Not only was she a doting mother to her boys, but Ceil was also a dedicated teacher at Mountain Park Elementary for 22 years, holding a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Education from Mercer University.
Family was of utmost importance to Ceil. She was a phenomenal, loving mother, and caring grandmother to nine grandchildren and a new great-granddaughter. Ceil also enjoyed writing poetry, frequenting St. George Island, Florida, serving as an engaged member of Northbrook United Methodist Church in Roswell, Georgia, playing cards with friends, and needle pointing.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lt. Col. Allen Easterling, USAF; her parents, Mary Irene and James Young; and sister, Gloria Blackwood. Ceil is survived by her three sons; Ben (Beth) Easterling and their four children: Brooke, Benjamin, John Britt, and Mary Margaret (Zach) and Adeline Davis; Jim (Valarie) Easterling and their two children: Mary Grace and David; and Jon (Kelli) Easterling and their three children: Austin, Taylor, and Kennedy.
Please join us in a celebration of Ceil's life on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 2:00pm EST at Northbrook United Methodist Church in Roswell, GA. A reception at the church will follow. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Northbrook United Methodist Church in memory of Ceil.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roswellfuneralhome.com for the Easterling family.
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