Dorothy Celeste Jeffords Stephens, of Macon, GA, transitioned from her earthly life of 62 years into her eternal life with her heavenly father on Good Friday, April 10, 2020 at Navicent Health Medical Center after a valiant battle with a long illness.
Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.
Celeste was born in Waycross, GA on February 15, 1958 as the youngest child of Bettie Lou McCallister Jeffords and Charles Raymond Jeffords. Celeste spent her younger life in the Waresboro, GA community and received her education in the Ware County School System where she was named “Little Miss Waresboro”.
Celeste moved in 1987 to Macon, GA, where she met her husband Phillip, the love of her life, and that is where they raised their children Trenton, Christy and Keri. Celeste had a long and successful career in Sales, and she was currently employed with the Trane Company.
Celeste was kind, loving, caring, with a tender heart that was full of spirit, compassion, humility and humor. She had a perfect balance of being hard working and fun loving. These were all traits that impacted others and were greatly admired by her family, friends and colleagues. Celeste was also an avid animal lover and had a special admiration for cardinals and hummingbirds.
Celeste was preceded in death by her father and mother; two brothers, Jimmy and David Earl Jeffords and sister, Carol Jeffords Tolle.
She is survived by her husband, Phillip Stephens, son, Trenton Purvis, two daughters Christy Compagines and Keri Dobson (Mikie & stepchildren Sierra, Shane, and Autumn) and one granddaughter, Sidney Compagines, all of Macon, GA.
She is also survived by one brother, Ray Jeffords (Helen) of Shelby, NC; and four sisters, Sylvia Norris (Dwight) of Auburn, AL; Rachel Settle (Vince) of Waycross, GA; Bettie Ann Matthews (Jimmy) of Lake Park, GA and Elaine Tatum (Mike) of Jacksonville, FL. Celeste is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other family members who loved her dearly.
Due to Covid-19 guidelines, a private graveside service for immediate family will be held Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Waresboro Cemetery. A celebration of life gathering will be scheduled at a later date.
Sympathy may be expressed online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com.
Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.
Celeste was born in Waycross, GA on February 15, 1958 as the youngest child of Bettie Lou McCallister Jeffords and Charles Raymond Jeffords. Celeste spent her younger life in the Waresboro, GA community and received her education in the Ware County School System where she was named “Little Miss Waresboro”.
Celeste moved in 1987 to Macon, GA, where she met her husband Phillip, the love of her life, and that is where they raised their children Trenton, Christy and Keri. Celeste had a long and successful career in Sales, and she was currently employed with the Trane Company.
Celeste was kind, loving, caring, with a tender heart that was full of spirit, compassion, humility and humor. She had a perfect balance of being hard working and fun loving. These were all traits that impacted others and were greatly admired by her family, friends and colleagues. Celeste was also an avid animal lover and had a special admiration for cardinals and hummingbirds.
Celeste was preceded in death by her father and mother; two brothers, Jimmy and David Earl Jeffords and sister, Carol Jeffords Tolle.
She is survived by her husband, Phillip Stephens, son, Trenton Purvis, two daughters Christy Compagines and Keri Dobson (Mikie & stepchildren Sierra, Shane, and Autumn) and one granddaughter, Sidney Compagines, all of Macon, GA.
She is also survived by one brother, Ray Jeffords (Helen) of Shelby, NC; and four sisters, Sylvia Norris (Dwight) of Auburn, AL; Rachel Settle (Vince) of Waycross, GA; Bettie Ann Matthews (Jimmy) of Lake Park, GA and Elaine Tatum (Mike) of Jacksonville, FL. Celeste is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other family members who loved her dearly.
Due to Covid-19 guidelines, a private graveside service for immediate family will be held Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Waresboro Cemetery. A celebration of life gathering will be scheduled at a later date.
Sympathy may be expressed online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com.
Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Dorothy Celeste Jeffords Stephens, of Macon, GA, transitioned from her earthly life of 62 years into her eternal life with her heavenly father on Good Friday, April 10, 2020 at Navicent Health Medical Center after a valiant battle with a long illness.
Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.
Celeste was born in Waycross, GA on February 15, 1958 as the youngest child of Bettie Lou McCallister Jeffords and Charles Raymond Jeffords. Celeste spent her younger life in the Waresboro, GA community and received her education in the Ware County School System where she was named “Little Miss Waresboro”.
Celeste moved in 1987 to Macon, GA, where she met her husband Phillip, the love of her life, and that is where they raised their children Trenton, Christy and Keri. Celeste had a long and successful career in Sales, and she was currently employed with the Trane Company.
Celeste was kind, loving, caring, with a tender heart that was full of spirit, compassion, humility and humor. She had a perfect balance of being hard working and fun loving. These were all traits that impacted others and were greatly admired by her family, friends and colleagues. Celeste was also an avid animal lover and had a special admiration for cardinals and hummingbirds.
Celeste was preceded in death by her father and mother; two brothers, Jimmy and David Earl Jeffords and sister, Carol Jeffords Tolle.
She is survived by her husband, Phillip Stephens, son, Trenton Purvis, two daughters Christy Compagines and Keri Dobson (Mikie & stepchildren Sierra, Shane, and Autumn) and one granddaughter, Sidney Compagines, all of Macon, GA.
She is also survived by one brother, Ray Jeffords (Helen) of Shelby, NC; and four sisters, Sylvia Norris (Dwight) of Auburn, AL; Rachel Settle (Vince) of Waycross, GA; Bettie Ann Matthews (Jimmy) of Lake Park, GA and Elaine Tatum (Mike) of Jacksonville, FL. Celeste is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other family members who loved her dearly.
Due to Covid-19 guidelines, a private graveside service for immediate family will be held Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Waresboro Cemetery. A celebration of life gathering will be scheduled at a later date.
Sympathy may be expressed online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com.
Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.
Celeste was born in Waycross, GA on February 15, 1958 as the youngest child of Bettie Lou McCallister Jeffords and Charles Raymond Jeffords. Celeste spent her younger life in the Waresboro, GA community and received her education in the Ware County School System where she was named “Little Miss Waresboro”.
Celeste moved in 1987 to Macon, GA, where she met her husband Phillip, the love of her life, and that is where they raised their children Trenton, Christy and Keri. Celeste had a long and successful career in Sales, and she was currently employed with the Trane Company.
Celeste was kind, loving, caring, with a tender heart that was full of spirit, compassion, humility and humor. She had a perfect balance of being hard working and fun loving. These were all traits that impacted others and were greatly admired by her family, friends and colleagues. Celeste was also an avid animal lover and had a special admiration for cardinals and hummingbirds.
Celeste was preceded in death by her father and mother; two brothers, Jimmy and David Earl Jeffords and sister, Carol Jeffords Tolle.
She is survived by her husband, Phillip Stephens, son, Trenton Purvis, two daughters Christy Compagines and Keri Dobson (Mikie & stepchildren Sierra, Shane, and Autumn) and one granddaughter, Sidney Compagines, all of Macon, GA.
She is also survived by one brother, Ray Jeffords (Helen) of Shelby, NC; and four sisters, Sylvia Norris (Dwight) of Auburn, AL; Rachel Settle (Vince) of Waycross, GA; Bettie Ann Matthews (Jimmy) of Lake Park, GA and Elaine Tatum (Mike) of Jacksonville, FL. Celeste is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other family members who loved her dearly.
Due to Covid-19 guidelines, a private graveside service for immediate family will be held Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Waresboro Cemetery. A celebration of life gathering will be scheduled at a later date.
Sympathy may be expressed online at www.milesodumfuneralhome.com.
Miles-Odum Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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