Celebrating the life of
Cecilia Helen Trees
November 15, 1927 - August 01, 2025
Cecilia Helen Trees died peacefully at home under the care of Hospice Savannah on August 1, 2025. She was born on November 15, 1927, in Frackville, Pennsylvania. Cecilia was the daughter of Mr. Joseph Kituskie and Mariana Wazacha Kituskie. She graduated from Gilberton Burrough High School in 1945.
Cecilia met her husband William Trees in Lynchburg, Virginia, and married him in 1957. Shortly after their marriage, Cele and Bill moved to Savannah, Georgia. In the early years of their marriage, Cele devoted her time to raising her children. Later, Cele volunteered in the library at Blessed Sacrament School, where she subsequently was employed as the school secretary for a number of years. Upon retirement, Cele had time to devote to travel, playing cards and spending time being the best Mema/MeMe to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Cele was predeceased by her husband William Ernest Trees who passed away in 2009. She is survived by her children Mary Dimmick (Walter), Anne Trees, Bill Trees (Debbie), Susan Beck (Tim) and Helen Bass (Chris); her grandchildren Stephen Dimmick (Laura), Katie Rusden (Ryan), Shannon Temmen (Scott), Chris Trees, Adam Beck, Ryan Beck (Abby), Jacob Bass and Molly Bass; and great grandchildren Ray Dimmick, Connor, Riley and Maddie Temmen, and Adaline Beck.
Cele was a devout Catholic and while she was able, she attended daily Mass and enjoyed her Wednesday faith sharing group. She was an avid bridge player but enjoyed playing many card games with friends and family. Cele loved nothing more than to be surrounded by her family and she will be remembered with love and affection by all who knew her.
Visitation will be held from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Blessed Sacrament Church with Rosary at 6pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am Wednesday, August 6,2025 at Blessed Sacrament Church with interment following at Catholic Cemetery.
Remembrances: Blessed Sacrament Church or Hospice Savannah.
Anne - I knew immediately that this sweet lady must be related to you when I saw her smile. So sorry for your loss.
- Judy T Boykin, Richmond Hill, GA
Sorry for your loss
- Former classmate of Mary’s , Savannah, Georgia
Mary & Walter - We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we will keep you all in our prayers. May she rest in peace and the perpetual light shine upon her.
- Pat & Miriam McCarthy, Palm Coast , Fl
A candle has been lit!
Sending you all much love and peace. Your mom was a true gem and loved her family and faith so very much.
- Kelly Kilpatrick Hunt, Savannah, GA
Anne and Helen and family, my deepest condolences at the passing of your sweet Mother. May she rest in heavenly peace.
- Laurie Sattler, Savannah, GA
I was so sorry to hear about the death of Cele. She was a very kind and caring person. My thoughts and prayers are offered for you and your families. May she rest in peace.
- Mary Anne Butler, Tybee Island, GA
Cele will be greatly missed, I had the pleasure of getting to know her from playing cards,she was remarkable! My heart felt condolences to all her family!
- Lisa Linton , Tybee Island, GA
Susan and family, so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Very fond memories of her and BSS. You all are in my prayers.
- Lisa Harkleroad Boswell, Savannah, GA
Susan and family, so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Very fond memories of her and BSS. You all are in my prayers.
- Lisa Harkleroad Boswell, Savannah, GA
Be assured of our prayers for your family. Cele certainly made the world a better place for everyone who had the blessing of knowing her. Her love for God was evident in her contributions during Faith Sharing group. She will be greatly missed. Our world is diminished without her.
- Perry and Jeanette Schwartzburt, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Rosary
- 5:00 pm on Tue, August 05, 2025
- Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
-
1003 East Victory Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31405 - 912-356-6980
- Visitation
- 5:30 pm-7:00 pm on Tue, August 05, 2025
- Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
-
1003 East Victory Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31405 - 912-356-6980
- Funeral Mass
- 10:00 am on Wed, August 06, 2025
- Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
-
1003 East Victory Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31405 - 912-356-6980
- Burial
- on Wed, August 06, 2025
- Catholic Cemetery
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1420 Wheaton St. (map)
Savannah GA 31401