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vonne CeCelia McRee, 82, passed away on August 5, 2022, at Baptist Hospital. She was the widow of United States Marine Staff Sergeant John Henry McRee, Sr., who preceded her in death on July 26, 1966. Born in Memphis, TN, she was the daughter of Matthew and Roxie Duckett, both deceased. She graduated from Melrose High School and attended Howard University. She spent many years as a private duty nurse, served as a foster parent, and worked in childcare for much of the remainder of her life. She truly dedicated her life to being a faithful caregiver and servant. She was a member of Highland Church of Christ and was actively engaged with the Women of Grace Sunday school class. She enjoyed cooking, knitting, sewing, crossword puzzles, scrabble, game shows, and western movies. She read her Bible faithfully and lived as an example of godliness. She was survived by her three daughters and son, Elizabeth McRee Mays, John McRee, Jr., Roxie Hodge, and Tina Tuggle. She was a proud grandmother to her nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. She was also preceded in death by her eight siblings: Ruby Braxton, Augustine Redeemar, Zorine Lowe, Mattie McCoy, Freddie McCoy, Shirley McRee, James Duckett, and Matthew Duckett.
Order of Service Monday, August 15, 2022 12:00 Noon
Highland Church of Christ
400 N. Houston Levee Road • Cordova, Tennessee 38018 Eric Gentry, Officiating
Processional Scripture Readings................................................Larry McKenzie Prayer...................................................................Larry McKenzie Selection......................................................................Jim Chester “How Great Thou Art” & “It Is Well With My Soul”
Expressions of Love
(Respectfully Two Minutes Please)
Liz, Tina, & Roxie - Daughters Poem - Edith Hurt (Niece) Poem - Grandchildren Women of Grace Selection......................................................................Tisha Baker Eulogy..........................................................................Eric Gentry Recessional
~Acknowledgement of Appreciation ~
Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation is extended to each of you, for your many acts of kindness and other expressions of sympathy during this difficult time. We pray God’s richest blessings upon you all. ~The Family
~Pallbearers ~
Darren Dortch, Jr. Marvin Moore, Jr. John F. Mays, Jr. Joshua F. Mays Elijah M. Mays Isaiah M. Mays Josiah L. Tuggle
~Interment ~
Monday, August 15, 2022 • 2:00 P.M. Memphis National Cemetery Memphis, Tennessee 38122
~Repast ~
Following Interment 400 N. Houston Levee Road Cordova, Tennessee 38018
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