Cecilia "Cee Cee" Carrell

Cecilia "Cee Cee" Carrell our beloved Mother passed peacefully on Dec. 5, surrounded by her family.  Per her request her age need not be revealed. 

Cee Cee was raised in Hardin, Mt and moved to the Yakima Valley in 1956 where she raised her four children. She met the love of her life, Ronald Carrell. They married in 1976 and soon started their business Wapato Fruit and Cold Storage.    

She had many passions including her family, friends and flowers (gardening). Her family consisted of her four children, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren who she loved dearly.  Along with her family she had numerous, loyal friendships throughout her life.  Her spunk for life was unstoppable; she enjoyed tennis and entertaining friends and family.  She was a member of the Zillah Red Hatters and enjoyed spending time at the casino or, as she would call it "University".  Cee Cee always started her day with a scripture reading from her bible. Her faith kept her strong throughout her three year battle with Leukemia. Her infectious smile and lipstick kisses left an impression, forever, on your heart and lipstick on your cheek. Once you met Cee Cee you would never forget her. 

Cee Cee is survived by her son Martin J. Carrell and wife (Tamara) of Burbank, WA, daughters Tana Y. Geiss (Chuck) and Jolene Geiss (Steve) of Moses Lake, WA and Lavonne "Kay" Carrell of Seattle, WA, her loyal companion Bill Frederickson of Zillah, WA,  grandsons, Dustin Kirkpatrick of Quincy, WA., Zachary Carrell of Burbank, WA and Justin Walker of Moses Lake, WA,  her beautiful granddaughters, Tamara Kirkpatrick, Tayler and Carter Marshall of Moses Lake, WA and Sara Carrell of Burbank, WA.,  five great-grandchildren, Parker, Madison, Tanner, Cheyenne and Trishelle.  Brother, Elmo Costello (Marie) of Moses Lake, WA and one sister Rose Springfield (Jerry) of Quincy, WA, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband Ronald E. Carrell, father Robert Costello, her mother Delores Costello who she lost as a young child and was looking forward to meeting. Two brothers Jesse and Joseph Costello.  Her two grandchildren Kyle Rodman and Sloane Dwinell whom were taken at a young age and now will be with their Grandma Cee Cee.

She will be missed every day, we love you Mom and will forever treasure all our memories of you and our times together 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Shaw and Sons Funeral Directors, 201 N. 2nd Street, Yakima. Services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 at 11:00 at the First Presbyterian Church, 9 S. 8th Avenue in Yakima, WA.  Reception to follow at the Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.shawandsons.net.