Cynthia Celestine Harris Obituary
The memory of Cynthia Celestine Harris (Newport News, Virginia), who passed away on April 18, 2025 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Cynthia had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Cynthia may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her daughter Carol Mann Norfleet; and her siblings, Leola K. Langford, Agnes E. Gatling, Amie L. Taylor, Martha L. Walker, Timothy Harris Jr. and Oswald A. Harris.
She is survived by: her children, Charles Mann, Curtis Mann of Florida, Carl Mann of Hampton and Catherine Mann-Tatum of Jacksonville; and her sister Zakiyyah Waheed-Johnson.
Viewing was held on Tuesday, April 29th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Rose - Emily Memorial Chapel of C. C. Carter Funeral Home (3700 Marshall Ave, Newport News, VA 23607). A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, April 29th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.