Ms. Cecil V. Wells passed from this life into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on July 13, 2022 at the age of 86. Cecil was born on January 26, 1936 in Jackson Mississippi to Arlyn (Cameron) and Cecil Varnell and lived the majority of her days in the Jackson Metro area.
Cecil was active in her church home and cultivated strong friendships in her church family. She was at times a member of First Baptist Church Jackson, Trinity Presbyterian Church, and Redeemer Church. She enjoyed working with the children’s and youth programs, and dedicated time to the ministry of The Baptist Children’s Village.
Cecil was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Bernice Varnell Mahaffey; but leaves behind a niece, Bunny Freeman-Abernathy, great nephew, Michael Freeman (Allison), and great-great niece and nephew Ariana Freeman and Chandler Laudenheimer; a nephew, Dr. Earl Mahaffey, and his children Joseph and Leslie Mahaffey.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 1:00 at Lakewood Funeral Home, with an hour visitation prior. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be offered to Redeemer Church of Jackson or The Baptist Children’s Village.