Farris, Cecilee A.

FarrisCecilee Ann Farris, 56 of Galesburg, IL passed away Wednesday September 9, 2015, 3:50 pm at her home.She was born July 22, 1959 in Ottumwa, IA, the daughter of Robert and Linda Young Fitzsimmons.  She married Steve Farris in April of of 1978, in Wataga, IL, he preceded her in death on September 3, 2007

She is survived by her mother Linda Fitzsimmons of Galesburg, IL; one daughter Brandy Farris Hossain of Galesburg, IL; one son Andrew (Melissa) Farris of Galesburg, Il; one granddaughter Kendra and four grandsons Aaron, Braddock, Damon and Quinn all of Galesburg, IL; two brothers Robert Jr. (Rita) Fitzsimmons, and Roger (Carrie) Fitzsimmons both of Galesburg, Il and one sister Stephanie Fitzsimmons Kevesic of IA; Close family friends Rick West, and Judy and David McCoy.  Preceded in death by her father Robert Fitzsimmons Sr. and husband Steven Farris.

She was raised and educated in Wataga and Galesburg and graduated from Galesburg High School.  She graduated from Knox College in 2005.   She was a teacher, and an Outreach Worker in District 205.  She was a former Assistant Administrator at Seminary Manor. She was also employed at Help at Home and Gates Corp.  She was a former member of the First Christian Church, and the Order of the Eastern Star.  She liked to Crochet.

A Celebration of Life will be Friday September 18, 2015, 6:00-7:00 pm at the Colonial Baptist Church Galesburg, IL, Pastor Darrell Grimm will officiate.  There will be an hour prior visitation from 5:00-6:00 pm at the Church.  Burial will be at a later date in the Oak Lawn Cemetery Galesburg, IL.  Memorials may be made to the Family.  Stephen D. Anderson, Funeral Director is in charge of the arrangements.

ReCENT POSTS

Loading...