Casceal "Ceil" Kyzar

October 7, 1926 - September 30, 2019

Casceal “Ceil” Kyzar (92), born 10/07/26 in Lawrence County, Mississippi, and a longtime resident of Laurel MS, went to be with Jesus peacefully on September 30, 2019. Ceil lived in Laurel for the past 50 years. Known for her grit and work ethic, she served everyone around her. She was successful across numerous careers in sales, transportation, and a devoted homemaker. People were drawn to her whit and warmth, as well as her sense of style. She was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and traveling, but most of all she loved attending church at Salem Heights Baptist Church in Laurel, MS. In her 92 years she had the opportunity to travel the world, visiting numerous countries and most of states in the U.S., loving most of all her trips out west. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 58 years, A.W. “Al” Kyzar, her daughter Patricia Barnes, her step-son Bill Kyzar and grandson Kevin Cockrell. She is survived by her son, Robert Harper (Martha), her daughter Cathy Cockrell (Gary), and her step-son John Kyzar (Jetta). She also is survived by 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren, countless nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Visitation will be held at Salem Height Baptist Church on October 2, 2019 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. with funeral services and graveside to follow. Please join us in celebrating Casceal’s life, her love for Jesus, and the love she shared with everyone around her. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.