Cecelia Jean Bbela

Nah-Mae (Dootam/Clan)

Navy blue, Green, White (Spirit/Traditional Colors)

Cecelia Jean Bbela (nee Williamson)

Born on November 13, 1952 to: Kaye Eustace Williamson 1915-1984, Maggie Louise (Rosy) Williamson (nee, Henry) 1918-1963.

Passed on December 27, 2016 @ 9:11 am in Olympia, Washington

In her courageous 3 ½ year battle with cancer, life with her husband of 40 years was cut short. Sabelo Bbela of the elephant clan from Zambia never left her side. In grief and mourn, also, is her daughters Mpande Bbela (Alexander), Lisa Bbela, Debbie Genaille, and son, Kodi Bbela. Grandchildren Kasia Jackson, J’lynn Jackson, and Marcus Davis. Siblings Phillip Williamson, Bertha Kejick, Virginia Williamson, and Bella Quill (Dennis). Cousins Gladys Williamson, Darlene Williamson, Gary Williamson, Karen Bluebird, Pauline Pemmican, John Henry, Viv Ketchum, and many more. Nieces Barbara Fobister, Roberta Kejick, Judy DaSilva, Yolanda Fobister, Amanda Fobister, Melissa Bunting, and many more. Nephews Albert J. Cook, Marcel Williamson, Alexander Williamson, Robert Williamson, Jason Kejick, and many more. Along with them are relatives in Zambia, Florida, Olympia, and Canada.

Cecelia, was a beautiful, outgoing, foxy, classy, fun-loving, kind, “take no nonsense” lady, the coolest little sister who loved life, people, animals, and plants. She excelled at whatever she did but mostly at hairdressing. In her younger days, she owned a salon in Winnipeg. She used to fly out to Northern Manitoba to do hair, and they welcomed her so warmly because of how she was with people. She loved bingo, pow-wow music, and was a fantastic cook and homemaker.

Cecelia is mournfully, dearly missed, her presence is still felt. Towards the completion of her cycle of life, from infant to infant, in her final hour, minute to moment, Gaagigegiizhigook was lucid and heard the caressing, nurturing, comforting words of her loved ones and she quietly passed into that spirit realm of peace and quiet, released from the pain. The family would like to thank Cancer Care of Manitoba, Mills and Mills Funeral Home of Washington and Brown Funeral Home of Kenora, Ontario for their care and compassion.

A very special Megwetch to Iskatewizaagegan #39 Chief and Council, food preparers/servers, graveside helpers, all friends, relatives, and supporters. The family is truly grateful for their help.

Traditional service, wake, and burial is taking place at Iskatewizaagegan community center on Sunday, January 8, 2016 and burial on Monday, January 9, 2016. Pallbearers are: Jeremy Roulette, Albert J. Cook, Marcel Williamson, Alexander Williamson, Jason Williamson, Kodi Bbela, Raymond Alexander, and Malcolm Gerard.

Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com

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