Sunrise: June 30, 1943 – Sunset: October 11, 2026
It is with profound sadness, but deep faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, that our family announces the homegoing of our beloved daughter in Christ, Cecelia Zina Freeman Bull, daughter of the late Hon. Rev. Urias Baiyembeh Freeman (descendant of the Fahnbulleh and Dablo clans of Grand Cape Mount County) and the late Elizabeth Gordon Freeman (descendant of Hilary R.W. Johnson of Montserrado County, and the Acker and Gordon families of Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County). Her sisters Dr. Maima Darbah Fahnbulleh and Ray Fametta Freeman predeceased her. Cecelia passed away on October 11, 2026, at 12:25p.m. surrounded by her loved ones.
Cecelia, a revered Liberian educator, dedicated her life to fostering lifelong learning, inspiring students, and preparing them to become the pillars of their society. She was a devoted woman of faith who poured her heart into her church, its ministries, and the spiritual upliftment of its congregation.
Cecelia was everything to her family—the steadfast glue who nurtured and cared for us with deep love, discipline, and selfless wisdom. While we will forever miss her physical presence, her spirit and legacy will remain in our hearts forever.
Cecelia is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ambassador William V.S. Bull, Sr.;
Children: Elizabeth Massa Brisbane, Samuel Sanifu Brisbane (Sangai), Mai Lango Bull-Roberts (Wilmot), William V.S. Bull, Jr., Emmanuel Musah Mbande (Aminata), and Abraham Garblah Bull;
Grandchildren: Amber Brielle Alston, Brad Hondo Alston, Amber Lajai Brisbane, Yasmine Isabel Guevara, Samuel Saint Brisbane, Isabella Zina Armena Brisbane, Samera Brisbane, Keira Louise Aneira Roberts, Kaitlin Zina Ainsley Roberts, Kassidy Grace Anne Roberts; Celia Rose Bull, Victoria Michelle Bull, London Danielette Mai Bull, Varney Mabande, Ruth Mabande, Emmanuel Mabande, Jr., Sando Mabande, and Roman Joa Bull;
Siblings: Ophelia Freeman Johnson (Carney), Jebeh Otu (Kwame), and Frances Jones (Alvin); and great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
FUNERAL
Saturday, November 7, 2026
St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church
3820 Aspen Hill Road,
Silver Spring, Maryland 20906
Tributes– 9:00a.m.
Service– 10:00a.m.
INTERMENT
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Gate of Heaven Cemetery
13801 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, Maryland 20906
HOTELS
Holiday Inn Express-Washington, DC
7900 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Front Desk 301 565-3444
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18 minutes from the church
Courtyard by Marriott Silver Spring Downtown
8506 Fenton Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910
TN: 301 589-4899
www.Marriott.com
16 minutes from the church
Courtyard by Marriott Silver Spring North/White Oak
12521 Prosperity Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20904
TN: 301 680-8500
16 minutes from church
DoubleTree by Hilton Silver Spring-Washington, DC
8777 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20901
TN: 301 589-0800
www.hilton.com
15 minutes from church
Home2Suites by Hilton Silver Spring
1701 Elton Road
Silver Spring, MD 20903
TN: 301 965-8200
18 minutes from church
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