I met Celeste after she and Dave were married. Her warmth and humor made us quick friends. We would talk online about our families and the things of the day. When she first found out she had cancer, she bravely took it on and all that went with it. What a relief that was when she told me she had beaten it. We thought it would be gone for good, but that wasn't the case. She was so overjoyed at becoming a Grandma and loved them so much. She would show off her pictures and they were such a delight. You know she was a proud momma and g-ma.  She loved her family intensely and they loved her back as much. She was a spiritual and faithful wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. I had been missing our conversations for a long time and Dave was kind enough to keep me updated on things. Celeste courageously fought with all she had, my heart breaks for her and everyone who's lives she touched. Jesus gives us a faith strengthening hope at John 5:28,29  where he says that those who have died will be resurrected. I am looking forward to that day. I will finally meet Celeste face to face and we will have much more to talk about.   

Celeste had a heart that spilled over with love. I remember the fun nights spent at her home with Angelia and Mack, playing Dungeons and Dragons, eating delicious treats, and getting acquainted with animals I never new could be pets. Amid all the fun, including the unforgettable Halloween parties, what really left an impression on me was Celeste's deep care and kindness for all she interacted with. As a 13-year-old kid, it sort of fell short on me at the time. But I've often since reflected on the way she was so protective and supportive of me, some stranger from Angelia's school. I remember vividly the night Celeste took me to my first concert, where Linkin Park was headlining. I was scared out of my mind, but Celeste stood right by my side, reassured me, and protected me from the rowdy crowd. I'm devastated to hear she was taken from this Earth so early, but I know she used her precious hours spreading love and truly blessing the lives of those around her. My condolences and love go out to her family.