Celeste Slattery Obituary

My prayers are with you all, I am sorry for your loss. Celeste has a special place in my heart, she was a joy to care for, a pleasure to be with and I miss our talks. With warm regards, Pat Kavanaugh

I am so sorry I missed the wake and funeral I should have known something was goin on when celeste hadnt texted me in a while.. I was her Nurse at UICMC on many occasions We got pretty close She was strong and brave and funny! I remember decorating her room with Ozzie photos! You are in heaven and at rest No more pain or doubts or sorrow.. I will miss you

May the heavens welcome you home with open arms where your parents await you.

You will always be remembered in my hearts I have known you since the third grade and everytime I light a candle I will think of you and the wonderful light you brought in to this world.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I was in high school with Celeste and I remember her very fondly. She was always so pleasant and kind. Your family will be in my prayers...

Celeste and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and happiness and always shine in the sky. I know you are with God in a better place. My prayers go out to your friends and family

"So sorry for your loss. Celeste was a classmate in highschool and a face book friend of whom I and many others recently reconnected with, although our communication was not often, I am grateful that I was able to chat with her from time to time. May God bless Celeste and her family." Kathy Geisler Rose and family- Churdan, Ia

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

So sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Celeste in high school and had recently reconnected via Facebook. My prayers are with your family.

May Celeste rest in peace. I will always remember her smile from Highschool. Prayers to the family and friends.

Celeste you will be missed by the many people who had the pleasure of knowing you. Love to you my classmate & friend, you fought a good fight and now its your turn to rest! May God Bless you and grant peace to you & your family.

My heart goes out to you. Such a long and hard battle. Even though we lived so far apart, you were always in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss your e-mails. May you now be in peace.

Celeste you have been a dear friend to my sister and our family and its been a rough few years for you. Now its your turn to be in peace and pain free and to be with your mom and dad God Bless. Peace be with you and Your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.