Mrs. Cerelle Mureida Shultz Tolleson

Cerelle Mureida Shultz Tolleson Greenville, South Carolina Cerelle Mureida Shultz Tolleson, 59, was born to Jackie and Marjorie Shultz in Columbia City, Indiana, on September 12, 1958. She was the oldest of seven children, and was predeceased by her mother, Marjorie, and her sister, Alona. She and her five siblings grew up on the farm in rural Indiana, where they were taught an outstanding work ethic by parents and grandparents. When Cerelle was a teenager, she learned the important message of the Gospel: that Christ died for her sins, that He was drawing her to Himself, and that she needed to accept His free gift of salvation. She trusted in Christ as her only assurance of heaven, and became God’s child. She never wavered from this strong belief in the Gospel, and it became her passion to share with others. She graduated from Bob Jones University in 1981, and later completed another degree from Trinity College and Seminary. Always desiring to improve her usefulness, Cerelle completed many certifications in a variety of fields. After college, Cerelle joined the staff of The Wilds Christian Camp in Rosman, NC, where she served from 1981-1992. For most of those years, she was known by hundreds as “Cerelle from the Craft Shop.” Numerous summer employees served under her. She created new products, hauled barn wood to remodel her shop, and loved and served campers and staff alike. From there Cerelle moved to Lafayette, Indiana, where she served for ten years as secretary in the counseling ministry of Faith Baptist Church...again, loving people, ever endearing herself to scores. In 2001, Cerelle moved back to the Greenville area and served for 12 years in Human Resources at Bob Jones University. She hosted students, took in needy roommates, and tirelessly helped friends old and new with remodeling, moving, and whatever else needed attention. During part of these years, Cerelle worked on weekends at Shepherd’s Care Assisted Living, where she lovingly reached out to the elderly. In 2012, Cerelle met the love of her life, Jim Tolleson. In Jim, she found the kindred spirit she had longed and prayed for. They were married on March 2, 2013, and as Jim said, they were best friends. At the wedding, she became stepmom to five Tolleson children, who soon learned that Cerelle was loyal and “had their backs.” After her marriage, Cerelle joined the staff at The Center for Child Care Career Development, in the same office where Jim is employed. She recently was promoted as a T.E.A.C.H. Counselor. During the time period of working for the state of South Carolina, Cerelle worked part-time for Cabela’s when the Greenville store opened. Cerelle is survived by her husband, Jim Tolleson; five stepchildren: Mandy (Chris) Molloseau, Amber, Davis, Jarod, and Wesley Tolleson; her father and his wife: Jackie and Shirley Shultz; five siblings: Oonagh Panosian, Shaugn Shultz, Dane Shultz, Kofie Silos and Destrie Shultz; numerous beloved nieces and nephews, and countless other adopted nieces and nephews whom she loved as her own. Early on November 21, 2017, our beloved Cerelle entered heaven, to spend the rest of eternity with her Savior, Jesus Christ. The Celebration of Life for Cerelle Tolleson will be held at Pickens View Wesleyan Church in Pickens, SC, on Friday, November 23, at 1:00 p.m. After the service, the family will be in the fellowship hall to greet friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the following organizations in Cerelle Tolleson’s name: Hope Grows Here Fund-Alive Wesleyan Church (Central, SC), Table Rock Wesleyan Camp, and The Wilds Christian Camp. Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Tolleson family.

Mrs. Cerelle Mureida Shultz Tolleson

September 12, 1958 - November 21, 2017