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Celestine Cook Robertson , affectionally known as “Celeste” was born into this earthly world on June 11, 1952, given unto Pearline Cook Bowen and Earl Bowen. Celeste professed a Hope in Christ as her Lord & Savior at an early age at the Botts Chapel M.B. Church in Olive Branch, MS. She attended Brown Missionary Baptist Church until her health failed.
Celeste was a graduate of the 1971 Class of Olive Branch High School. She furthered her education at Northwest Community College and attended LeMoyne-Owen College where she pledged Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. She was a dedicated member of the East Side High School Alumni where she served faithfully until her death.
She was united in Holy Matrimony in 1982 to Larry Robertson and remained united for twenty years until his passing in 2002. Celeste was employed by FedEx for thirty years where she held several different positions during her tenure until retirement. After retirement, Celeste became actively involved in Cook Transporation, where she was co-owner.
Celeste fought a good fight, she finished her course, and she kept the faith. On Friday, June 2, 2017, at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta, GA, Celeste heard the call of her Savior, and she answered, thus completing her earthly journey. She was preceded in death by parents, Pearline Cook Bowen and Earl Bowen and a sister, Lorene Fifer.
Celeste leaves to cherish her memory, a son, Cedric Cook; her special pup companion, Misty; six sisters, Jean Marr, Anita Cook-Wilder (Charlie), Gloria Cook, Jackie Cook, Angela Bowen, and Cathy Dorse (Cliff); seven brothers, Ozie Wright Jr., Rev. Jesse Maxwell (Lucille), David Cook, Alfred Cook (Irene), Fredrick Cook, Ronnie Bowen, Cecil Bowen (Hamidah), an aunt, Annie Cook; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
The Lord replied, “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”
Exodus 33:14
The Celebration of Life Celestine Cook Robertson
Saturday, June 10, 2017 • 12:00 Noon
Mt. Moriah East Baptist Church 1248 Haynes St. • Memphis, Tennessee 38114 Dr. Melvin Charles Smith ~Pastor~
Processional
Selection.........................................................................................................................Choir
Prayer.....................................................................................................Rev. Charles Hodges
Scripture Reading:
Old Testament.......................................................................Minister Ronald Claxton
New Testament.........................................................................Minister Jackie Robert
Duet.....................................................................................Sherri Stepter & Sheila Whitmore
Expressions
(Respectfully Three Minutes. Please)
FedEx Co-worker..............................................Mary Hurst & Pat Lester
Friend................................................................................Rachel Jamison
President of East Side Alumni...............................Geraldine Payne-Jones
Family........................................................................................Isaac Cook
Selection.........................................................................................................................Choir
Words
Acknowledgments.............................................................................Charlesetta
Recessional
Waiting in the Light
When you wake up tomorrow
And grief takes your breath away
Know that I watch over you And walk with you each day
Though unseen, I stay close by
We’re never far apart
The love we shared gives testament
To all, that’s in your heart
I see the way you struggle now
To hold your head up high
I’ proud of you because I know
How very hard you try
I wish that I could hold you close
And ease the pain you feel I want so much to talk to you
And promise that you’ll heal
One day you will see me again
Once more within your sight
I’ll be right here to walk you in I’m waiting in the light.
I Love You Son
T L ribute ove of Our Sister
An Eternal Memory....
....Until We Meet Again
Those special memories of you will always bring a smile If only we could have you back for just a little while Then we could sit and talk again just like we used to do you always meant so very much and always will do too
The fact that you’re no longer here will always cause me pain but you’re forever in my heart until we meeet again.
herished CMemories
~Acknowledgements ~
We, the family of Celestine Cook-Robertson express heartfelt appreciation to our many friends and loved ones for their kind thoughts, visits, calls, prayers, cards, and other acts of kindness. Your many expressions of love have supported us more than you could imagine. You have assured us that God will sustain us in such a time as this. The tremendous outpouring has made the transition of our beloved easier to bear. We will be grateful for your selfless acts. Thank you, and we love you beyond measure.
The Family ~Honorary Pallbearers ~
Ozie Wright
David Cook
Fred Cook
Willie Fifer Jr.
Terrance Cook
Jesse Maxwell
Alfred Cook
Ronnie Bowen
Pallbearers
Joseph Marr
Kenneth Kimbrough
Ozie Wright III Lateef Marr
Memorial Park Southwoods 5485 Hacks Cross Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38125
Mt. Moriah East Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 1248 Haynes St. Memphis, Tennessee 38114 ~The Final Earthly Birthday Celebration~ Please feel free to join our family in celebrating in this joyous occasion Sunday, June 11, 2017 • 11:00 a.m. 2235 Church Road - East • Southaven, Mississippi 38671
