Cecelia Clarena Purcell

Cecelia Purcell, 72, passed away on June 19, 2022, at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny.

Cecelia was born in Des Moines, Iowa on October 22, 1949, to Donald and Maxine Cunningham. She married her high school sweetheart Robert on June 9th, 1967 after graduating from South East Polk High School.

Cecelia enjoyed watching movies, antiquing with her husband, and spending time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Dawn Lloyd (Donald), Robert Purcell (Delaina), Jacquelyn Tschirren (Joseph), Andria Olopwi (Useck), thirteen grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren.

Cecelia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robert, and one grandchild.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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