Cleo Wilma was born on December 6, 1920 in Shunk, the daughter of the late Clyde and Myrtle (Hogaboom) Fuller. On July 21, 1948 Cleo married Nelson D. “Nelt” Cease in Troy. Together they shared 52 years of loving marriage before his passing on December 4, 2000.
Cleo was a quiet person. She will be lovingly remembered for her kind and generous nature. She loved all animals and especially enjoyed gardening, knitting and crocheting. Cleo made many hats promoting the former Joe’s Sports Center in East Canton . She also was recognized for devoting her talents in making baby blankets and hats for migrant workers.