Cella Fern Flynn

Ms. Cella Fern Flynn, of the Naomi Community, passed from this life Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the Jean Waddle Hospice Care Center, having attained the age of 94 years and 6 days.

Ms. Cella was born at home in the Trimble Community on December 20, 1930, middle child of nine daughters born to the union of the late Earl and Zula Vaughn Keeney.  She was a long-time member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, in Naomi.  Cella went to work for the Goodall Corporation, which later became the Palm Beach Company, at the age of 15.  She remained a faithful employee for 46 years and kept in contact with many friends made at the company over the years.  Cella married Winfred V. Flynn on January 22, 1950, and three children were born to their union.  Cella was a true lady; she always spoke kindly of others and closely held her family in her thoughts and prayers.  Cella set an example to strive for.

She is survived by her children, Michael V. (and Jill) Flynn, of Nancy, Larry Bruce (and Anita) Flynn, of the Norfleet Community, and Cindy Ellen (and David) Smith, of Irvine; her sisters, Doris Keeney Loeser, of Science Hill, Joyce Keeney Flynn, of Somerset, and Judy (and David) Keeney Aker, of Science Hill; her grandchildren, Matthew Bruce Flynn, of Richmond, Marshall Maguire and Ava Maguire, both of Nancy; and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives, friends and neighbors.

Along with her parents, Cella is preceded in death by her husband, Winfred, who passed away January 4, 2013; her sisters, Olive Keeney Laugherty, Hazel Keeney Flynn, Marie Keeney Hart, Randa Keeney Gover and Lavone Keeney Sexton; her granddaughter, Laura Michelle Flynn; and many other beloved family members.

Funeral services are 12:00 p.m. EST Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, with Rick Sexton and Bro. Bobby Church officiating.  Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery.

Visitation will be held after 10:00 a.m. EST, Saturday, until time of funeral services.

Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Cella Fern Keeney Flynn.  An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com

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