Markeatter Caroline Houck Cecil
Markeatter Caroline Houck Cecil, age 90 of Draper passed peacefully Thursday, February 15, 2024. Born January 31, 1934 in Wythe County, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Houck & Mabel Williams Houck Herndon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Leo Garland Cecil, brothers, June Houck, Randy Herndon, sisters, Betty Herndon, Pat Herndon Witt, and stepfather, Muncie Herndon.
She is survived by her
Children – Barry (Patti) Cecil – Lexington, KY, Karen Cecil – Claytor Lake, VA, Cheryl (Ron) Matthews – Draper, VA
Grandchildren – Erin (Todd) Hensley, Laura (Jimmer) Murray – Lexington, KY
Great Grandchildren – Wesley Hensley, Mollie Hensley, Natalie Hensley, Sadie Murray, Leo Murray
Brother – Gary (Doni) Herndon – Lebanon, VA
Sister-in-law – Louise Herndon – Lebanon, VA
Brother-in-law – Mark Witt – Pulaski, VA
The family celebrated and remembered Markeatter’s life with a private family service, Saturday February 17, 2024 in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family @ www.bowerfuneralhome.com
The family would like to thank our precious sister Cheryl for the loving care she gave mom for 18 years.
Bower Funeral Homes, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.
February 21, 2024 @ 4:16 pm
I am so sorry about the lose of our dear sister Markeater. For many years, I attended church with her at Family Worship Center, Pulaski, Va. She and Leo were personal friends with everyone who met them and I and loved them so much. I spend many hours looking through the antiques at “Leo’s” Place and making church event plans with Markeater. Both were such devoted and reliable Christians. May your wonderful memories of them help you through the lose.
May God Bless the Cecil Family.
Brenda Thomas
February 23, 2024 @ 12:55 am
Marketta was always such a sweet and wonderful person to be around. I remember my mom talking about babysitting Barry. We would stop and visit the Cecils every so often when we would leave our grandparents in Draper on Sundays.
February 27, 2024 @ 6:25 pm
So sorry for your lost. My condolence to you to you and your family let her rest in peace. From Monique britto