Teresa Cecilia Werner, 91, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019. A Celebration of Life Mass will be held Friday, April 12, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, in Enid, OK. A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2019, at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. Services and arrangements are under the direction of Anderson-Burris Funeral Home and Crematory. Cecilia was born February 23, 1928, in Muskogee, OK to James “Howard” and Elizabeth Lieber. She married Roy J. Werner on June 7, 1948, in Topeka, KS.
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Cecilia devoted her life to her family. She was an active volunteer for VITA preparing tax returns, Elder Care, and St. Gregory’s Friday Food Pantry. She was an avid swimmer after learning how to swim in her 60’s. She enjoyed working with flowers in her garden. She also loved taking a nap while sitting in the sun. Her grandchildren would always bring her joy and happiness.
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Cecilia was preceded in death by her son Joseph Werner, and her husband of 49 years, Roy Werner. Survivors include her daughters; Sally Werner Hobbs and her husband J.C. Hobbs, Susan Werner Anastasiadis and her husband Demetri Anastasiadis, and her daughter-in-law, Jennifer McCormack and her husband Timothy McCormack. Six grandchildren; Sarah, Patrick, Mary, Matthew, Cynthia, and Lisa. Four Great Grandchildren, Ben, Abby, Will, and Cosette. Her sister Dora Marie Grevett of Enid, OK, her brother, Hank Lieber of Tulsa, OK, and her sister, Betty Ann Seitz of Topeka, KS. She is also survived by her devoted cat, Little One, a.k.a. Jumbo, who stayed on her lap comforting her.
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Memorials may be made through the funeral home to St. Gregory the Great Good Samaritan Fund, or Hospice Circle of Love, Enid, OK.
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Condolences can be made to the family online at Andersonburris.com. Honored to be recognized nationally, the past 6 years, for the Pursuit of Excellence award. Because family matters, let us take care of yours. We are proud to own the only crematory in Garfield county and ensure your loved one receives the care and respect they deserve while never leaving our care. Visit 3002 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-2700.
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