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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 of Comfort...............................................................................Minister Shirley Mosley Acknowledgments.............................................................................Charlesetta Cook Briggs Selection.........................................................................................................................Choir Eulogy..............................................................................................Dr. Melvin Charles Smith 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
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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.
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~Acknowledgements ~
Celestine Cook-Robertson
We, the family of 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
Ozie Wright David Cook Fred Cook
Willie Fifer Jr. Terrance Cook Ozie Wright III
~ Honorary Pallbearers ~ Jesse Maxwell
Alfred Cook Ronnie Bowen Cecil Bowen
~Active Pallbearers ~
Joseph Marr Kenneth Kimbrough Lateef Marr
~ Interment ~ Memorial Park Southwoods 5485 Hacks Cross Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38125
~ Repast ~ 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
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