Mrs. Cecelia Tucker Coleman
12/11/1953 - 04/16/2024
Cecelia Tucker Coleman (CC), 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 16, 2024 at her residence in Lunenburg County. Cecelia is survived by her husband of 45 years, John D. Coleman, her sister Marie Tucker Diveley (Jonathan), sisters-in-law Murr Lacy and Frankie Doyle, brother-in-law, Brad Tobin, several nieces and nephews, numerous cousins as well as her Aunt Edith Callahan of Chase City. Cecelia's parents (Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Tucker) and two sisters (Jackie Seamster and Barbara Flippen) preceded her in death. Cecelia graduated from Kenston Forest in Blackstone in 1972. She went on to college and graduate school earning degrees from both Virginia Commonwealth University and James Madison University. Cecelia was a special education teacher and later a supervisor and then Director of Special Education working in Nottaway, Mecklenburg and Lunenburg counties. Cecelia devoted herself to her students and her husband. Cecelia loved hosting family and friends at the family farm in Lunenburg County with her husband Johnny. She loved her many dogs and cats, going to the Outer Banks, Bonnie Raitt, BB and the Blues. A gathering to celebrate Cecelia's life will be held on Saturday May 4th at 1:00 P.M. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to your local animal shelters. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Coleman family.
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Johnny, I just heard about Cecelia’s passing. I am so sorry. I haven’t seen Cecelia in years but I will always remember her and her laugh. RIP Cecelia.🙏💔
Johnny, Peewee and I are so very sorry to hear of CC passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tanga and Earl Nelson
So sorry to hear of Cecelia’s passing. We were together at Kenston Forest but lost touch with each other after graduation. I remember her her as a very kind and friendly person.
Condolences John at the loss of your loved one. May GOD give you His peace.
Johnny so to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.God bless you and the family.
Friend
Johnny, we are so sorry to hear of CC’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Johnny So very sorry to hear of your loss be assured that you took good care of her. Hugs and prayers for you and the family
Cuz
Anyone who met Sweet Ce Ce are one of the lucky ones. She was a kind person with a great chuckle and I know all who met her will always remember her as a sweetheart.
She was a wonderful Special Education Supervisor whom I enjoyed the pleasure of working under. She was a wonderful person. Liftingbprayers of peace and comfort to all.
Co-worker
CC was a great supervisor and a wonderful person to work with. Condolences to her family. A beautiful person who will always be remembered. 💔💔💔💔
Johnny, Tom and I are very sorry to hear of Cecelia’s passing. Heaven is little brighter:) love and prayers to all.
Deepest sympathy
Johnny we are so sorry..Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Enjoyed time I worked with Cecelia., she was always pleasant and focused on the children she worked with.
Johnny, I am so very sorry. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. So, so, sorry!!
She was a great supervisor and supported students with disabilities. Rest in peace.
Oh Johnny I am so sorry!!! My thoughts are with you and your family.