Celia Ann Isbell Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Celia Ann Isbell of Covington, Tennessee, born in Portageville, Missouri, who passed away on October 14, 2025 at the age of 83. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Celia Ann Isbell to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid adieu to Celia Ann's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Celia Ann has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Forrest Eugene and Celia Estel Widner (Reams); and her child Ethridge Gayle Isbell Jr.. She is survived by: her spouse Ethridge Gayle Isbell; her daughter Cheryl Lynn Neslein; her sister Bertha Norton (Roy); and her grandchildren, Ronnie Lee Knull, Erika "Giovanni" Swift, Shannon Lynn Norton, Heather "Feather" Crawford, Christina Denise Rayburn and Michael Edward Isbell. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, she also leaves a host of nieces & nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the DeLisle Funeral Home Chapel (209 W Main St, Portageville, MO 63873). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Funeral DeLisle Funeral Home Chapel (209 W Main St, Portageville, MO 63873).
