Cecelia Lillemon---99, Minot, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 in a Minot nursing home.  Cecelia Ravnaas was born on December 6, 1921, a daughter of Ingvald and Olida (Bervee) Ravnaas on the family farm near Manfred, ND. She began her education in the Manfred School in 1928, and she graduated from Fessenden High School in 1940.   On December 23, 1943, Cecelia was united in marriage to Marvin Lillemon, who was home on leave from is military service. They made their home in Harvey, until they moved to Velva, where together they raised their three children. Cecelia also worked at various stores in Velva, including the V-Store and the Velva Drug Store. Marvin died November 4, 2004. Cecelia continued to live in Minot, entering a care facility in 2006, due to a fall.   She was a member of Bread of Life Lutheran Church, Minot, and the Velva American Legion Auxiliary.   Cecelia is survived by: Daughters: Linda (Jim Hastings) Scott, Cheyenne, WY, and Joyce (Bob) Olson, Minot; Six grandchildren: Leiha, Roxanne, Nathan, Kanon, David and Sara; five great-grandchildren: ten great-great grandchildren; one sister: Inez Burgstahler; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.   Cecelia was preceded in death by her parents, son George, husband Marvin, and seven siblings.   Visitation: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 9:30 until service time at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot  Funeral Service: Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 10:30 am at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot  Those wishing to attend the service via livestream may do so on YouTube is : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkw5wBH7W_IUwKUcuLvhgOw> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkw5wBH7W_IUwKUcuLvhgOw</a>  Burial:  Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot