Cecelia Bryce Obituary (1947 - 2016)

Cecelia Veronica Bryce, also known as "Cissy" or "Cece", 69, graced the world on February 6th, 1947, to the late Joyce Salmon-Mallette and Wilfred Bryce in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies. Cissy was a true child of God and trusted friend with a caring and jovial personality. Her ooking and baking skills spruced up every day meals as well as holiday gatherings. Growing up in a musical family, her vocal chops came as no surprise. Her memorization of beloved bible passages and hymns remained sharp to the end. She would often be seen shaking her finger or tapping her feet whenever her favorite songs were played. In her spare time, Cece was an avid reader of the newspaper which she called "Gleaner" no matter where she lived. Completing crossword puzzles was a delight for her and showed her intellectual prowess. She bridged the gap between generations, as she interacted with both young and old with ease. Her brilliant execution of the dance craze "the nae-nae" was a prime example of this. Wherever she was there would be laughter and good times. Embodying the definition of who a matriatch is to be, Cecelia went above and beyond for her family. She was often the voice of calm yet feisty reasoning. Cissy's nurturing nature allowed her to be a Home Health Aide and Child Caregiver for many years. SHe was most content being surrounded by friends and family. Despite her physical limitations, Cecelia always tried to be present at graduations, weddings, and various other functions. She never let age or illness dictate what she was able to do. She remained a fighter for Christ and life. As the song says "We are soldiers in the army. We have to fight although we have to cry. We have to hold up the bloodstained banner. We have to hold it up until we die!" On Monday, September 5, 2016, God saw it fit for Cecelia Veronica Bryce to lay down that bloodstained banner and finish fighting the good fight at Frederick Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her daughter Charmaine Burnett-Wulff (Pet); 3 grandchildren, Rachel, Samuel, and Joshua; sister, Patricia Ellis (Pat); brothers, Rudolph Walker (Ruddy) and Ralston Mallette (Charlie) and their families; first cousins, Janice Lewis (Ann), Hugh Dixon (Dico), Theresa Salmon (Ther), Richard Salmon, Claudette Salmon, Shirley Salmon, Elaine Salmon, and Diana Salmon; and a host of other family members as well as the many children she cared for over the years. Services will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at New Hope Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 10034 Hansonville Rd, Frederick MD 21702, with a public viewing at 11 a.m. and the funeral at 12 p.m. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. The family will receives friends at New Hope Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church for the repast following the interment. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to our burial fund at gofundme.com/ceceliaburial or mail to Cecelia Bryce c/o Charmaine Wulff PO Box 4223, Frederick, MD 21705.