Celeste Rhone Obituary

Jock: Time has not yet healed this heart that you left behind. I miss you girl and I know that your spirit knows this. Your voice that has been silenced on this earth is still sounding loud in my ears and I feel your arms around me from time to time to let me know that you are alright. I know that you are fine now and that the suffering and pain are gone and been replaced by that peaceful and joyous feeling that you could no longer find here. There were so many words and feelings that we did not get to share, but I know that you know all of that now. Enjoy that wonderful, peaceful, beautiful rest that you getting now. You remain in my heart and will never leave until we see each other again. Love Ya!

To my sister: It has been one month ago that you went to that heavenly light and left this old world behind, your job here on earth was over. I miss you so very much and my heart is still heavy with grief. I think of you everyday, sometimes several times a day. You know the conversations we had all during your life and how we would always be together. I never knew you would be leaving so soon. I just wanted to have you here a little longer, but God's will be done. I still find myself praying for you and realize that you are now my Angel. All of us still feel your presence and feel you working things out the way you always did. I keep remembering that the suffering, pain and bad days are over and only the best for you now. Keep watching, moving and helping me keep it together. I love ya' Jock.

To Bridget and the entire Redding family, I was deeply saddened to hear of Celeste passing. I know from experience how difficult dealimg with a loss can be, just remember that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, and love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Donna Lee (Mableton, GA) 678-266-0350

Auntie I love u so much I am going to miss u so much. You have been helping rasing me ever since i was a child . I remember so many great moments with you. I should cll them life experinces. There will never be anyone like you.You taught me so much about life. You taght me about men and women. You told to always have my own do not depend on any one and that is what I have done. I am a juvinile probatin officer now. Im so happy that u know all three of my boys. You meant every thing to me . My mom Donna, My Aunt Toni, My grandmother (RIP) haveguided me through my years of becoming a woman. Thank You for every thing you have taght me. I cant stop cryin I love you so, you were my love. Hell, you told me the things my mom and aunt would not. Dam im so angry , i love u for life .

I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Celeste Rhone. I met her through my family years back.

auntie jocey i love u with all my heart . i wish i would have known what u were going through . i am going to miss u more than u will ever know. i am your daughter always. U did so much for me by just loving me .U taught me so much about life ,words can not even explain . i love u always and for ever.Oriana

My cousin was buried today. Celeste. She was a little older than I am.

Celeste — along with her siblings, Rose, Bonnie, Linda, Sabrina, Valencia, Mark and Yvette — was more like one of my sisters growing up than a cousin. Big families were the way to go back in the day. Celeste’s father, Albert, the older brother of my father always looked out for his younger brother Rudolph. So much so that my entire childhood was spent somewhere close to Uncle Albert and his brood. In East Chicago, they lived upstairs from us. When they moved to Gary, we moved into a house on the next block a little while later.

Celeste’s mother, Aunt Gertrude, died relatively young, leaving Uncle Albert to raise their children. And that he did. A single father back in the day. A BLACK single father, at that. Seven daughters and a son.

I remember Celeste — we called her “Jockey” — getting caught “out there” after Uncle Albert’s “curfew” and coming over to our house for refuge and to await the inevitable wrath of my uncle. You see, Uncle Albert — for a period of time — locked the kids inside his house while he worked the midnight shift at Inland Steel. He’d installed locks in the doors that worked from the outside. And whoever wasn’t in by the time he left for work … well, you get the idea. My parents implored him to quit doing that, the fire hazard that it was, but Uncle Albert was adamant. And more than once, Celeste came over to our place to wait it out.

Over the years, as often is the case, I grew further apart from my cousin. We’d see each other at family gatherings and whatnot, where we’d “catch up” and reminisce about our time back in Gary. We’d laugh about whose dad was the meanest, who got the most “whuppings.”

Uncle Albert is gone. And Mark. Now Celeste. But they will live forever. In my heart, and in the hearts of those whose lives they touched before they left here.

So, rest easy, cousin.

Cliff Redding
Los Angeles, California

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

The Vaughn family would like to extend our heart felt condolences in your time of sorrow. I pray that time will replace your sorrow with a smile when you think of all the wonderful memories you have of your Celeste. God Bless you

To our family, much Love is sent to you all. Sorry we can't be there, but we are grieving with you. Trusting and believing God will be a source of strength, comfort and peace for us all in this time of sorrow. Treasure the many precious memories. Love always,

May you have memories for comfort, and friends for support. Know that God is with you.

Sherri (Campbell) Mason Palos Hill, IL

I've always loved jock,my God bless you,and the family Ralph E.Moore

To the Family, My Love and condolences goes out to you and the Family. Although I did'nt get the chance to personally meet your sister, my brother Virgil would often talk about the family. Little Mark (named after your brother) is doing fine. Please stay in touch with me @ [email protected].

Celeste here's a poem for you.

May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
May the blessings of love be upon you,
May its peace abide with you,
May its essence illuminate your heart,
Now and forever more

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

To the Redding family may GOD Bless you all in your time of need, my deepest Sympathy.
Gerald (Gee Gee) williams,Oliver (Duke)Williams (317)524-9478

Our condolences to Linda and family for the loss of your beloved sister, Celeste. The legacy of her spirit will never desert you.

Valerie, Roz, Dianne, Liz, Beth, Dawn, Sherri, Jymmie, Mary, Geri, Brenda, Karen, Thuy, and Karen Drost - friends from Linda's Las Vegas Chapter.

very sorry for your loss,may god bless your family and keep your family .

sincerely,
vincent martinucci

We the Bethlehem Unity M.B. Church Family would like to express our sincere condolences to the Redding and Rhone family in their time of Grief, Linda, Rose and family we are praying for you continually that God will keep you strong in these times rest assured that " earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal" please know that God is with you and he also cares for you. God bless all of you, and if theirs any thing we can do just give me a call.

Humbly submitted

Rev. Dr. Louis Banks, Pastor
Bethlehem Unity M.B. Church

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My condolences to all who loved Jock.
Love always
Sandy

Hey Jock Girl
You know some people come into your life for a reason, some come into your life for a season, then some come into your life for a life time.
Girl I knew when I met you way back in the 7th grade that you would be in my life for a life time. I will never forget you girl and when I think of you I will smile, because we have had so many good memories.
Lov you girl, but I know you and Mark are enjoying each other up in heaven.
Donnie

Jock, I am really going to miss you girl. You know some people come into your life for a reason, some come into your life for a season, then some come into your life for a life time. I knew the first time I met you that you would be in my life for a life time. Now every time I think of you I will smile, and think about all the great memories that we shared. I lov ya Girl. Donnie

To the family of Celeste Rhone, I am sadden to hear the loss of Celeste. She was a very good friend of mine, as we worked at IBM together. She always spoke of her family members, and to hear the names of her sisters and family members, I know you all through Celeste. Celeste was so giving of herself and what she had. She was always helping family and friends in many ways. She was dedicated and committed to whatever task she undertook. I will miss my dearest friend very much. Furthermore, Celeste always celebrated life even when she was not feeling well. Celeste, you rest in peace. To the family, may your hearts be filled with fond memories of Celeste,and may God bless you all and continue to give you peace that passes all understanding.
Sincerely,
Fay D. Edmond

February 25, 2010

Dear Family,
The Lake County Clerk Michael A. Brown would like to extend to you his most heartfelt sympathy during the loss of your loved one Celeste.Our consolation lies in the fact that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.To the entire family of Celeste Rhone may the Lord bless and comfort you.
Respectfully submitted,

Michael A. Brown
Lake County Clerk/Circuit Court

I met you once Celeste at a family gathering several years ago and I could tell you were definitely the life of the party. You were stepping and dancing during the entire party - just having a ball. To enjoy life was definitely one of your life goals. I will miss hearing about you through my friend, your sister Yvette Redding. Now, you have transition into a different life in which you would continue to be with your family and friends in spirit. I send my condolences to the family of Celeste Zsa Zsa "Jockey". May you rest in peace. Love, EJ

To the family of Celeste
May God Bless You and Your Family.
I know it is hard but keep the faith and remember to keep God first in your life.

To The Family,
My prayers are with you. May God grant you strength and comfort. I haven't seen Celeste since school days but she will be missed and remain in our hearts.
Cathy Russell 1973 WSH

Yvette & Family,

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

My deepest sympathy to the Redding family.

We give our sincere condolences to the Rhonne/Redding family may God continue to bless and strengthen you in your time of bereavement. Look to the hills from which cometh your help, all your help comes from the LORD psalm 121:1-2. God bless
Rev. Evans and family.

To the Redding family may God give you comfort now and in the days to come; she will be truly missed. Jockey was a part of the "old Tolleston/T Town" girls and a memorable loved one of the West Side girls also; " Neise Banks, Tee Guice
We love you all
Thelma Guice Gary IN
Dorothea Denise Banks-Thompson San Antonio TX

To the Redding family may God give you comfort now and in the days to come; she will be truly missed. Jockey was a part of the "old Tolleston/T Town" girls and a memorable loved one of the West Side girls also; " Neise Banks, Tee Guice
We love you all
Thelma Guice Gary IN
Dorothea Denise Banks-Thompson San Antonio TX

To Valencia and the entire Redding Family:
I am sorry to learn of Jockey's transition. However, take comfort in knowing that she is now at peace. May God grant each of you His love and strength to carry on.

Mrs. Belinda Redding,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband Mark's sister. Know that you are in the prayers of many. God will give you strength to endure this too. I know you must have many fawn memories of your sister-in-law. Keep them close and let them take away the sorry.

Denise

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dearest Belinda (BEA),
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband's sister. May God give you strength to endure the trying times ahead. You and your family are in my prayers.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

To the Redding family: Death is always a shock to us all especially when it's those we know and love. No matter how hard we try, we can never seem to be prepared for the passing of our loved ones. But rest assured of this one thing, "if we live & die in Christ, we shall be raised from death unto a life in eternity with God our Father who is in heaven. Take consolation in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be with Christ. May God bless and keep each and everyone of you in peace.

To Yvette and The Redding Family,

There are no Words...only Prayers...May God's enduring Mercy be sufficient to comfort you during this difficult time and May you find Peace in knowing that Jock's spirit is still alive and present with you each day. God Bless you all.

Jockey was good friend an class mate she has gone home to rest you will missed. MY GOD BLESS YOU, EMMETT SPOOKY MATTHEWS.

To the Redding Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Jockey and I had many many good times and happy day's at West Side. May God give you comfort and ease the heavy burden that you are feeling now.
REST IN PEACE JOCKEY.

To the Redding Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your family's loss of Celeste. My prayers are going out to all of you. May GOD Bless You & Keep You In His Arms, Always.

Gelone Broadnax,Indianapolis, IN

Yvette and The Redding Family,

Our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your sister Celeste. GOD will provide you strength during this difficult time.

Love you,

Mark, Johnnye and The Scoggins Family