BRAXTON, Celestine Clarice, 56, of Richmond, departed this life on August 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Theodore Kelly Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted husband, Darryl E. Braxton; and daughter, Kristina N. Scarborough (Robert III); grandson, Kamari Braxton Scarborough; loving mother, Rev. Catherine Kelly; three brothers, Theodore Jr. (Felicia), Ricky and Eddie Kelly; three brothers-in-law, Thomas Tabb, James and Terrence Braxton; host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held on Thursday, August 27, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service 11 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2009 in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Robert Scarborough III, eulogist, and Pastor Melvin Watkins Sr. officiating. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
My prayers and condolences to the family. I recently found out on Christmas day, 2009, that Celestine went home with the angels. Celestine was one of a kind and that magnetic smile......she always had a smile on her face. She will never be forgotten and all the inspirational talks we had will always be in my heart. Rest in peace.
Sharon Parker
January 17, 2010 | Richmond, VA
To the Braxton family,
You will never know how much I will miss Celest, she was like a big sister to me and I am sorry that I did not hear about her passing until it was too late I would have been there and I wish that I had not missed her phone call a couple of months ago, I never got the chance to call her back because had so much going in my life and I really regret this. Because Celest and I had some many good times though out the years she prayed with so often and gave me so much...
Marcella Cromartie-Luster
October 03, 2009 | Durham, NC
Darryl and Kristina,
Words cannot express what I am trying to say. My prayers and sympathy will be with you now and always. The smile Celest has will brighten up the sky. If there is anything that I can do, please do not hesitate to contact me.
The family sends their regards also.
Stephanie D. Scott & Family
September 24, 2009 | VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lewis Tyler
August 28, 2009 | Newport News, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeffrey O. Jones
August 28, 2009 | Richmond, VA
To the Family of Mrs. Celestine Clarice Braxton
With our deepest sympathy and love you are in our prayers. Love, The Henderson Family
Robert Henderson
August 27, 2009 | Richmond, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joyce Monroe-Saunders
August 27, 2009 | Richmond, VA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 27, 2009
To Darryl,
I remember your wife from the Christmas parties and other unit functions.She was a lovely person.
Marvin Jefferson
(JEFF)
80th Log Group
August 27, 2009
