Mrs. May “Elise” Floyd Cecil, 89, a resident of Thomasville passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Lexington Heath Care. She was born on August 17, 1931 in Davidson County to the late Walter M. Floyd and Bertha Hunt Floyd. She grew up at Liberty Baptist Church and later attended New Grace Baptist Church. She worked at several hosiery mills throughout the years. Elise was always faithful in her bible devotions and enjoyed staying busy and working around the house. She loved watching wrestling shows and always looked forward to annual girl trips to the beach with her daughters. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence M. Cecil; infant son, Ronnie C. Cecil; and her brother, Douglas Floyd.
Surviving are her four children, Bonnie Cecil Hughes (Tony), Donna Cecil Lopp (Jerry), Debbie Cecil Embler (Rusty), and Ricky Cecil (Susan), all of Thomasville; one brother, Henry “Pete” Floyd (Patty) of Thomasville; two sisters, Sally Rorex and Betty Brooks, both of Thomasville; three grandchildren, Traci Hughes Almond (Jr.) of Concord, Joel Lopp of Thomasville, and Dr. Shauna Embler Jarrett (Travis) of Winston-Salem; three great-grandchildren, Toni Elise Almond, Troy Lopp and mother Lindsey, and arriving in November, Harper Grace Jarrett; sister-in-law, Dorothy Floyd; special friend, Hilda Smith; grand-dogs, Chase, Bentley, and Lexi; and several nieces and nephews.
A service will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the JC Green & Sons Chapel in Thomasville with Rev. David Bowman and Rev. Michael Orman officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Zion UCC Cemetery in Thomasville. The family would like to thank the staff at Lexington Health Care for their loving support over the past few months. Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.jcgreenandsons.com
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