Cecelia Ann Gahan
October 15, 1936 – January 9, 2025
Cecelia Ann Gahan, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on January 9th, 2025 in Williamsburg, VA at the age of 88. Born in Cleveland, MS on October 15th, 1936, Cecelia was the daughter of Cecil and Jimmie Lou Greer. She grew up in Hollandale, MS with her sisters, Ernestine Greer Fioranelli and Diane Greer Rexroad.
In 1959, Cecelia married John R. Gahan, Sr. and together they built a beautiful life. They were blessed with four children: Sheila Rickard (Steve), Susie Warren (Gary), John Robert, Jr. (Brenda Thomas), and Michael (Lisa McWilliams). Cecelia was a devoted mother and a cherished grandmother to 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Cecelia’s kind and generous spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. She was predeceased by her parents, Cecil Greer and Jimmie Lou Grissette Greer, and her husband of 49 years, John Robert Gahan, Sr.
A visitation will be held at Elkins Funeral Home on Hermitage Dr in Florence from 10:00 to 11:00 with a service at 11:00 on Saturday, January 18th. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Cecelia will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but her legacy of love and kindness will live on in the hearts of those she touched. May she rest in peace.