Christeen Elizabeth Day was born in Bedford, VA on October 10, 1926 to the late Mary Mills Wanzer and George Day.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Denise Elaine Day and her loving and supportive stepfather, Llewellyn Wanzer.  She went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2016.

At an early age, Christeen accepted Christ and joined the Methodist Church in Longwood.  She later joined the Lovely Zion Baptist Church where she worshipped and participated until 2015.  She spent many years as Assistant Clerk of the church and ultimately became the Church Clerk.

Her working life included positions as Assistant Cook, Teacher and Lead Teacher/Director with Lyn-Cag Head Start in Bedford.  It was during those years at Head Start that she earned her Early Childhood Degree from Central Virginia Community College.  After retiring in 1996, she provided day care in her home for the next ten years.

Christeen leaves to cherish and celebrate her extraordinary life, her children, Phylius Otey Burks, Joyce Otey Payton, Maurice Otey (Bonita), James Otey, Sr. (Nancy), Mary Anne Day, Cathalia Day Sharpe, Terrence Day, and Donald Day; her grandchildren, Richard E. Burks (Cil), Michelle Burks Hogan, Jonathan Burks, Rahmel Loften, Andre Bennett (Lorinda), Damon Powers (Paulette), Stacie Otey Scott (Jason), Stephanie Otey (Vonda), James Otey, Jr. (Marcia), Antoine Otey (Renee), Miguel Otey, Jack Day, Anita Day Lawson (James), Carlos Day, Sr., Marcus Day, Sr., Carmen Day Mowyer, Karla Day Powell (Harley), and Heather Day (Nathan); 50 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandsons, a special first cousin, Linda Leland, first cousins, Frank, Marvin (Jean), Joseph (Janet), Jeffrey (Judy), and Talma Mills; and a host of loving relatives and friends.

Hold to God's hand, He will understand,
He is the one who will see you through,
When you are troubled, hold to His hand
Have faith in whatever you do.
Walk in the light; everything will turn out right,
Just do the best that you can,
The trials of life we have to take,
He will always be there for you.

She raised eight children on her own,
Kept us healthy and safe from harm.
Our friend, our confidant, our teacher,
This woman we call Mom.

She was stern with us when needed,
And through tough times remained calm.
She gently guided us in this walk of life,
The woman we call Mom.

She loved us and labored hard to provide,
But if we got out of line, we felt her palm.
Always followed by a gentle hug,
From this woman we call Mom.

Now the Father has called her home,
There's an emptiness without her loving charm.
We miss you and we love you,
You're in our hearts forever, Mom.