Cecile Lee Harwood

Evans, GA – Ms. Cecile Lee Harwood, 71, entered into rest July 1, 2023. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 13th, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Posey Funeral Directors. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cecile was born in Montgomery, AL, on March 3, 1952, to the late Dr. Burgess Herbert Lee and Hazel Olivia Jones Lee Hailey. She was raised in Jasper, GA. She moved to Augusta, GA to enroll at the Medical College of Georgia, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. After working as a dental hygienist, Cecile began a career at University Hospital, where she was ultimately promoted to Director of Business Development and Physician Recruitment. She spent much of her time reviewing resumes and conducting interviews, and she worked hard to recruit physicians to University Hospital. She also owned and operated a catering business, where she prepared food for numerous local weddings, church functions, and special events, especially during the Masters Tournament each year. She applied her experience in food service management to help establish Honey From the Rock Café at Whole Life Ministries, for which she donated many of her recipes. Cecile was full of love for the Lord, who was always her strength. She was a longtime member of Whole Life Ministries, where she volunteered much of her time. Cecile truly had a servant’s heart, and she found great joy in blessing others with her gifts of cooking, decorating, and hospitality. Cecile was a friend to so many. Her distinct and joyful laugh brought peace and happiness to those around her. Her acts of kindness were done with little fanfare. Cecile treasured the time she spent with her family, for whom her home was always open. She enjoyed her role as Mother, Mother-in-Law, Aunt, Sibling, and Grandmother. Surviving family members left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Kathryn “Katie” Johnson, and her son-in-law, Burles “Rusty” Johnson, III; two grandchildren, Burles “Bobby” Johnson, IV and Noah Johnson; a sister, Phyllis Pierce (Ron); two brothers, Dr. Buddy Lee and Justin Lee; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Precious Memories Sitter Services and Crescent Hospice for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Community Health, P.O. Box 2344, Augusta, GA 30903. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803) 278-1181.

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Cecile Lee Harwood

March 3, 1952 - July 1, 2023