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In memory of
Mrs. Cecilia "Yellow Bandit" Marie Austin
May 15, 1986 - July 6, 2021
May 15, 1986 - Jul 6, 2021
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Obituary
Our beloved Cecilia Marie Austin passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 6th at the age of 35. She was born in Omaha, NE to Cecil and Sheila Smith on May 15, 1986 and raised in Oakland, California. A graduate of Encinal High School in 2004, Cecilia was a cheerleader, a track star and honors student and an infectious spirit who then chased her dreams of a career in journalism and attended the University of Houston. …
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Community Involvement
Volunteered for
Volunteer of
#Hashtaglunchbag
Charity
Participated in
Attendee of
Toastmasters International
Professional Organization
Co-Lead of
Freelancers Union
Professional Organization
Lead of
EcoEssence
Professional Organization
Associate Matron of Queen Estrella Grand Chapter of
Order of the Eastern Star of Texas
Fraternity or Sorority
Board member of
ColorComm Houston
Professional Organization
Favorites
What were Cecilia's favorite tv shows?
Snowfall
Snowfall
Snowfall
What were Cecilia's favorite ways to spend free time?
dancing, reading, writing, vacationing
dancing, reading, writing, vacationing
dancing, reading, writing, vacationing
What was Cecilia's favorite color?
YELLOW
YELLOW
YELLOW
What were Cecilia's favorite sports teams?
Niners
Niners
Niners
Timeline
Born
May 15th, 1986
Moved
2007
Houston, TX, USA
Graduated from college
2010
University of Houston, Calhoun Road, Houston, TX, USA
Bachelor of Journalism
Survived by
Jay Austin
Husband
Maia Austin
Step-daughter
Meyah Austin
Step-daughter
Jaidah Austin
Step-daughter
Jermaine Austin Jr.
Step-son
Jakobe Austin
Step-son
Cecil Smith Jr.
Brother
Kim Smith
Sister-in-law
Melvin Lovelace
Uncle
Gloria Lovelace
Aunt
Shanice Wilson
Sister
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
Sugar Land Mortuary
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Angela Marbley.
