In loving memory, we honor the life of Cecilia May McPherson, a woman whose gentle spirit and generous heart left a lasting imprint on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Born on April 4, 1950, in the vibrant town of Capira, Panama, Cecilia was a beloved daughter to Rosalind Castillo de Carmen and Thiago Juarez. She departed this world on February 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love that will be cherished forever.
Cecilia's life was a testament to kindness and compassion. Her heart knew no bounds, and her love was a guiding light for her family and friends. Whether through a comforting word, a home-cooked meal, or her steady and reassuring presence, Cecilia had an extraordinary ability to make everyone around her feel seen, valued, and deeply loved. Her life was a symphony of compassion, and the echoes of her kindness will resonate in the lives of those she touched.
She was predeceased by her loving parents, Rosalind and Thiago, her dear brother Donovan Juarez, and her cherished sons, Thomas and Jeffery (Jeff) McPherson. Their memories remain alive in the stories and hearts of those who loved them.
Cecilia's life was blessed by the enduring love of her husband, Nelson McPherson, with whom she shared 54 beautiful years. Together, they built a family grounded in love and resilience. Cecilia is survived by her devoted daughter, Lea Thomas, and a bundle of grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will carry forward her legacy of love and compassion.
Her family invites those who knew and loved Cecilia to join in celebrating her life at a service to be held on March 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The service will take place at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, located at 2427 Corner Rd., Warrior, AL 35180. It will be a time to honor Cecilia's life, share stories, and find solace in the love she so freely gave.
As we remember Cecilia, we reflect on the beauty of a life lived with grace and generosity. Her gentle spirit continues to inspire and uplift, reminding us all of the power of kindness and the enduring impact of love. Though she is no longer with us, Cecilia May McPherson's legacy will live on in every heart she touched and every life she enriched.
Funeral Program
Service Details
March 6, 202614:00
Mt. Zion Baptist Church2427 Corner Rd. Warrior, AL 35180
Death Is Nothing at All
Death is nothing at all.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other,
that we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name,
speak to me in the easy way
which you always used.
Put no difference in your tone,
wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be ever the household word
that it always was.
Life means all that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was;
there is unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?
I am waiting for you,
for an interval,
somewhere very near,
just round the corner.
All is well.
