In her youth she excelled in sports and especially enjoyed track and softball. When she wasn’t in sports.. she was dancing, she especially loved to dance with her granddaughters. Cecilia retired from AT&T after 32 years of devoted service.
Cecilia was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She loved her family wholeheartedly. Her friends and coworkers described her as a hard worker, tenacious, generous and very kind hearted.
Her “mega-watt” smile, kind heart and contagious laugh will be missed.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Martin J. Benavidez Sr. and Ysidra Benavidez and her brother, Ruben Benavidez.
Cecilia is survived by her son, Rowdy J. Granado and wife, Katie of Frisco TX.; daughter, Monica J. Granado-Jimenez and husband, Fernando of San Antonio, TX.; sisters Cathy Ramirez and husband Jaime of Odessa; Gloria Benavidez of Odessa; Emma Benavidez of New Braunfels, TX.; Victoria Thompson and husband Keith of Midland; brothers, Martin R. Benavidez and wife Carolyn of Odessa; Jesse R. Benavidez and wife Virginia of Midland; Frankie R. Benavidez and wife Gaylene of Odessa; grandchildren, Kimberlee M. Granado of Odessa; Justin R. Granado of Odessa and Kelsei L. Lozano of San Antonio, TX.; great grandchildren, Madalyn, Ava, Brooke and Noah.
Pallbearers will be Justin R. Granado, Jody A Benavidez, Zackary Benavidez and Tre Thompson.
Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 5-9 PM, with Rosary beginning at 7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM, Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Ector County Cemetery.
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