Chatham………Cecelia Francis Hedrick, age 76 of Chatham passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Born November 10, 1949 in Danville, she was a daughter of the late Calvin Fletcher Watson and Ida Estelle Blair Watson. She was predeceased by a brother, Samuel Watson.

Mrs. Hedrick was a faithful member of New Bethel Church of the Brethren. She was a devoted wife and mother. Cecelia loved her family and enjoyed being with them. She also enjoyed shopping and sitting on her bench.

She is survived by her husband, G.E. Hedrick of the residence; three sons, Greg Hedrick and wife, Stacy of Sandy Level, Jody Hedrick and wife, Jessica of Chatham and Brandon Hedrick and fiancée, Jess of Gretna; one brother, Tim Watson and wife, Lori of Pittsville; one sister, Libby Pruitt of Chatham; six grandchildren, Shane, Jonathan and wife, Ginnie, Chance, Summer and husband, Zach, Brayden and Luke; five great-grandchildren, Braelynn, Elizabeth, John Wayne, Brayden and Khamdyn; and cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2026 at New Bethel Church of the Brethren by Pastor David Shumate and Rev. Greg Hedrick. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2026 at New Bethel Church of the Brethren and other times will be at the residence of her son and daughter-in-law, Jody and Jessica Hedrick.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.

What is a Christian Mother?

A Christian Mother's life is grounded in faith in God, always trusting in His plans for herself and her children. Seeking to maintain a close relationship with God, and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide her.

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."

Cecelia was such a person. Loving, kind, soft spoken, full of grace and forgiveness, and a role model. She disciplined when necessary but she was full of so much love for her family and others. She trusted the Lord completely.

She was a wife, a mother, a sister, aunt, and a mother figure to so many over the years. She is truly a special person and will always have a place in the hearts of everyone she came in contact with. She has moved on waiting for us, healed completely in the arms of Jesus.

In the arms of God, you now rest,

Your soul is free, no longer oppressed.

Though our hearts may ache and our tears may flow,

We find comfort knowing you are in His loving glow.

We love you Cecelia, until we meet again!

This is not goodbye, just see you later.

With Love,

The Family