Moscelia “Celia” Awtry Ford
Moscelia “Celia” Awtry Ford, 79, of Simpsonville, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Abbeville, she was the daughter of the late Henry S. and Essie Mae Thompson Awtry. She graduated from Calhoun Falls High School and worked as a switchboard operator for Phillips Fibers until her retirement.
Celia is survived by her sister’s four children, Charlton B. Hall, Sheila V. Edwards, Candace M. Prince, and Sanford L. Hall; and several cousins.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Wilma Mae Hall.
Celia wanted to give special thanks to her church, Cross Roads Baptist, Hospice Care of South Carolina, friends and family, neighbors, and Quawn Griffin, who ministered to her during her illness.
Ms. Ford will be available for anyone wishing to pay their respects at Heritage Funeral Home on Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Cross Roads Baptist Church in Greer beginning at 2:00 pm.
Mother and I send our heartfelt condolences in the loss of Celia. We met Celia many years ago and we lived in nearby neighorhoods and would often run into Celia at the local Publix. I saw Celia last summer when we were dining at the same restaurant; she had recently lost her sister and my brother had passed away suddenly. Celia offered prayers and compassion to me and my family even though she had suffered a great loss herself. We were glad we had Celia as our friend in life–and we will always remember her smile and kindness to us through the years. May Celia rest in eternal peace, in a land where there are no sorrows and the love of God is eternal.
2 Timothy 4:7-8 King James Version (KJV)
7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.