Celess Smith Barnes McEwen Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-12-13T23:00:00
End: 2024-12-14T01:00:00
Location: John the Baptist M.B. Church

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Celess Smith Barnes McEwen of Foxworth, Mississippi, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Celess left this world on December 8, 2024 at the age of 97, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Celess Smith Barnes McEwen or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Celess may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Dave Smith and Lillie Mae Parrish Smith of Hathorn, MS..

Visitation was held on Friday, December 13th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, December 14th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the John the Baptist M. B. Church (500 Lumberton Rd, Columbia, MS 39429). A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Washington Funeral Home

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Dec 13

Visitation

John the Baptist M.B. Church
500 Lumberton Rd, Columbia, MS 39429

Sat

Dec 14

Visitation

John the Baptist M.B. Church
500 Lumberton Rd, Columbia, MS 39429

Sat

Dec 14

Funeral service

John the Baptist M.B. Church
500 Lumberton Rd, Columbia, MS 39429

December 13, 2024

Virginia Chase wrote a sympathy message

“My condolences and prayers to the McEwen family during this difficult time. May God grant you peace and comfort as you hold fast to the many memories you made during the time God entrusted you with Ms Celess. Best regards, Virginia Chase REAL Christian Foundation, Inc.”

December 11, 2024

Brigettia Pittman wrote a sympathy message

“Our Condolences to the Smith, Barnes and McEwen Families. Mrs. McEwen and my Grandmother, Maggie Alfred, were close community friends and neighbors. Benjamin & Brigettia Pittman”