Cecelia Ann "Celie" Dockery of Rockford departed this earthly life October 12, 2024. She was born October 9, 1949 in Rockford the daughter of William Sr. and Margie Holloway. She was employed as a Computer Programmer by Rockford Products Corporation 35 years before retiring. Cecelia was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, formerly serving as president of the Mothers Board, member of the Matrons, organizer of the Seniors living on the Promise Ministry, Sunday School Teacher, a part of the Mission Department and Pastors Aid Ministry. She was a former member of Providence Baptist Church.  Cecelia was a member of The Golden Grannies Bible Study Group.  She graduated from Auburn High School class of 1967 and graduated from Rock Valley College in 1983 receiving her Associate Degree in Computer Programming.

Cecelia leaves to cherish many loving memories, her daughter Lisa (Malcolm) Seward; one grandson,  Malcolm Seward Jr; special nephews and niece who she help raise, Min. Loren (Tasha) Young, Randall (Kia) Young and Steven Young; niece Shannon Young; sisters, Sheila Bartelli and Janelle Holloway; brother William "Bill" Holloway Jr; uncle, Roy Lynn (Ester) Holloway; special sister/cousins, Christine Barfield, Marie Wofford, Beverly Knox, Eartha Gatlin, Cle Gilbert, Clarice Fortney and Anita Winbush a host of other nieces, nephews cousins, other relatives and friends including her god children, Rachelle (Paul) Canada and Griselda Perez and children. Special thanks to her caregiver and friend, Gwen Jenkins. She was predeceased by her parents; two sisters, Sandra Exum and Jackie Holloway; grandson Myles Seward; and twin grand daughters.

Private services will be held.